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Dixon, IL vs Johnston, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Johnston or is it cheaper to live in Dixon?
- Johnston is 16.9% more expensive than Dixon.

Which city has more affordable housing, Johnston or Dixon?
- Johnston housing costs are 221.4% more expensive than Dixon housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Dixon or is Health Care more affordable in Johnston.
- Health related expenses are 8.3% less in Johnston.
 Dixon, ILJohnston, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock86.6100
 Food & Groceries94.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.4100
 Housing34.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$347,700$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock75.7100
 Miscellaneous103.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Dixon    2 Reviews

Moved out of the Chicago Suburbs 16 years ago and won't go back. Housing is low cost, everything from gas prices to home prices lower than the suburbs and you can get  More

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Over 16 years ago

The economy here is not as good as everyone says it is. There are no jobs here, and the ones a person does find are low paying and/or temporary. The city government  More

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Reviews for Johnston    2 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Strong National Guard presence and very family-friendly. The library is the best one that I've ever visited. We moved here for the Army two years ago and will be leaving  More

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Over 16 years ago

Everyone here is rich. Really, really,  More

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