2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Dixon, IL vs Medina, OH

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Is it cheaper to live in Medina or is it cheaper to live in Dixon?
- Medina is 25.8% more expensive than Dixon.

Which city has more affordable housing, Medina or Dixon?
- Medina housing costs are 177.2% more expensive than Dixon housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Dixon or is Health Care more affordable in Medina.
- Health related expenses are 21.5% less in Medina.
 Dixon, ILMedina, OHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock93.2100
 Food & Groceries94.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock87.7100
 Housing34.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$325,000$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock91.4100
 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 Medina    8 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here since I was in 4th grade, and I love it. I have so many great memories, going to Fairlawn stores, relaxing in my house, and hanging out with friends in  More

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Medina is small and has nice homes. Everyone seems to know everyone that has kids or has grown up there since they were little. No one talks to newcomers, especially if  More

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Over 15 years ago

Moved here about three years ago thinking I'd like to get back close to relatives. Seemed like a wonderful place at first, but the cloudiness will make all but the most  More

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