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Durham, NC vs Saratoga Springs, UT

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Is it cheaper to live in Saratoga Springs or is it cheaper to live in Durham?
- Saratoga Springs is 18.6% more expensive than Durham.

Which city has more affordable housing, Saratoga Springs or Durham?
- Saratoga Springs housing costs are 71.4% more expensive than Durham housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Durham or is Health Care more affordable in Saratoga Springs.
- Health related expenses are 3.9% more in Saratoga Springs.
 Durham, NCSaratoga Springs, UTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock117.2100
 Food & Groceries99.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.7100
 Housing106.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$546,100$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock104.6100
 Miscellaneous108.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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Reviews for Saratoga Springs    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

We've lived in Saratoga Springs for over 13 years and it's a good place to live. The GOOD: Crime is low and most people are very friendly. Great weather if you  More

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New to this sight . I did post a previous posting but not quite sure I did it in the right place . Sorry for the repeat . We are thinking about moving to Saratoga  More

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Saratoga springs has got a lot of good qualities. It is beautiful and quiet. The climate is pretty good; there is a nice amount of snow during winter(not too  More

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