2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Excelsior Springs, MO vs Dolores, CO

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Is it cheaper to live in Dolores or is it cheaper to live in Excelsior Springs?
- Dolores is 1.2% less expensive than Excelsior Springs.

Which city has more affordable housing, Dolores or Excelsior Springs?
- Dolores housing costs are 103.7% more expensive than Excelsior Springs housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Excelsior Springs or is Health Care more affordable in Dolores.
- Health related expenses are 23.3% less in Dolores.
 Excelsior Springs, MODolores, COUnited States
 Overall  Unlock92.6100
 Food & Groceries95.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock80.2100
 Housing56.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$395,100$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock79.0100
 Miscellaneous103.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Hi, I am looking for feedback about the climate here, what is the normal for humidity levels year round, is Dolores a very sunny town? Also, does it snow a lot if so  More

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I've lived here 3 years not and I can't decide if I like it or not. It is by far the most beautiful place I've ever seen, but I'm from a large city and when I can't get  More

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Dolores is a very small town of less than 900 residents, and we live on the fringes of it. If you love privacy, beautiful surroundings, and can deal with the plow bills  More

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