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Dolton, IL vs Casper, WY

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Is it cheaper to live in Casper or is it cheaper to live in Dolton?
- Casper is 10.2% less expensive than Dolton.

Which city has more affordable housing, Casper or Dolton?
- Casper housing costs are 72.3% more expensive than Dolton housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Dolton or is Health Care more affordable in Casper.
- Health related expenses are 68.2% more in Casper.
 Dolton, ILCasper, WYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock94.9100
 Food & Groceries93.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock148.0100
 Housing47.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$254,300$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock79.1100
 Miscellaneous140.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Dolton    3 Reviews

Every year there is at least one major crime in this city. From robbing stores, and banks, to murder, this city is welcoming some people who come from Chicago city  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have lived here since July 1999 and when I decided to move out on my own, I knew that although I did like aspects of the city of Chicago, I didn't want to live there.   More

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Over 20 years ago

I've lived in Dolton for 17 years, and the neighborhood has changed tremendously in the last 5. This was once a nice south suburban neighborhood until they moved all of  More

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Reviews for Casper    36 Reviews

Wyoming is an interesting place. From vast mountains that pulls you towards them to flat plains as far as the eye can see. The people are same as every where else other  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived here 3 mo..... this place is run my retired Republicans that have nothing better to do then mess up other people's day. The town is very poorly taken care  More

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Over 6 years ago

I lived here for one year (78-79). Saw a lot of cold weather and snow. Most cars had sprung doors from severe winds taking them out of their owners hands. Might have  More

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