2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Exeter, CA vs Van Buren, AR

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Is it cheaper to live in Van Buren or is it cheaper to live in Exeter?
- Van Buren is 23.1% less expensive than Exeter.

Which city has more affordable housing, Van Buren or Exeter?
- Van Buren housing costs are 56.8% less expensive than Exeter housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Exeter or is Health Care more affordable in Van Buren.
- Health related expenses are 19.5% less in Van Buren.
 Exeter, CAVan Buren, ARUnited States
 Overall  Unlock76.6100
 Food & Groceries99.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.8100
 Housing101.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$173,400$338,100
 Utilities112  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock80.0100
 Miscellaneous108.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Exeter    1 Reviews

Exeter is a nostalgic quaint city at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains and close to Kings Canyon/Sequoia National park. On the upside the town is small enough  More

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Reviews for Van Buren    2 Reviews

We moved to Arkansas (and to Van Buren) 4 years ago from the metro Houston, Texas area. We were sick of the traffic and crime that comes with living in a large city.   More

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Over 18 years ago

I don't like Arkansas. It's pretty, but the pay sucks. Taxes are very high, and so are  More

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