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Dyer, IN vs San Carlos, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in San Carlos or is it cheaper to live in Dyer?
- San Carlos is 186.4% more expensive than Dyer.

Which city has more affordable housing, San Carlos or Dyer?
- San Carlos housing costs are 669.1% more expensive than Dyer housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Dyer or is Health Care more affordable in San Carlos.
- Health related expenses are 25.4% more in San Carlos.
 Dyer, INSan Carlos, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock250.0100
 Food & Groceries97.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock117.4100
 Housing98.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$2,103,500$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock144.1100
 Miscellaneous97.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Dyer    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

As far as things to do, there is quite literally nothing to do here besides either joining a bowling league, fishing at one of the ponds that has yet to have a 'No  More

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Over 6 years ago

Nothing happens, its literally  More

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Reviews for San Carlos    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I have lived in San Carlos for over 15 years and absolutely love it! There is a great mix of age groups and it is becoming more ethnically diverse. Kids play on my  More

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