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Dewey-Humboldt, AZ vs Cave Creek, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in Cave Creek or is it cheaper to live in Dewey-Humboldt?
- Cave Creek is 1.0% less expensive than Dewey-Humboldt.

Which city has more affordable housing, Cave Creek or Dewey-Humboldt?
- Cave Creek housing costs are 94.6% more expensive than Dewey-Humboldt housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Dewey-Humboldt or is Health Care more affordable in Cave Creek.
- Health related expenses are 28.6% less in Cave Creek.
 Dewey-Humboldt, AZCave Creek, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock113.0100
 Food & Groceries97.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.5100
 Housing140.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$877,900$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock120.4100
 Miscellaneous89.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Dewey-Humboldt    3 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

If you are a big fan of run down trailer parks this place is for you. The downtown consists of crumbling single wide trailers with yards full of trash. No building  More

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Over 4 years ago

If you are a big fan of run down trailer parks this place is for you. The downtown consists of crumbling single wide trailers with yards full of trash. No building  More

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At 5,000ft elevation, Dewey has (relatively) mild summers compared to Phoenix and at least some snow every winter. The biggest problems are few paved roads and water can  More

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Reviews for Cave Creek    5 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Beautiful homes and area with larger parcels and horse properties. Wonderful people. Low crime. Great climate except 3 months of hell heat in the summer. But you can  More

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Cave Creek is beautiful especially if you make lots of money! It has a mix of down to earth people and affluent show boaters, heavy drinkers and bikers. Very eclectic.  More

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Over 11 years ago

The drawback to living in Cave Creek are the summers. If you can leave for 3-4 months and return in the fall, Cave Creek is  More

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