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Farmington Hills, MI vs Greensboro, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Greensboro or is it cheaper to live in Farmington Hills?
- Greensboro is 19.7% less expensive than Farmington Hills.

Which city has more affordable housing, Greensboro or Farmington Hills?
- Greensboro housing costs are 38.5% less expensive than Farmington Hills housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Farmington Hills or is Health Care more affordable in Greensboro.
- Health related expenses are 16.5% more in Greensboro.
 Farmington Hills, MIGreensboro, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock84.2100
 Food & Groceries99.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock93.1100
 Housing108.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$229,900$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock75.3100
 Miscellaneous125.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Farmington Hills    11 Reviews

Grew up in Commerce. Loved it! It was very quiet and peaceful and safe. Quiet and peaceful is not the case anymore but fortunately it's still a safe place to live. Why  More

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My wife and I have lived in Farmington Hills for the past 7 years. We moved here from Ohio and are originally from Texas. This area and especially our neighborhood is  More

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Over 17 years ago

The taxes here are so high, as soon as I retire, I'll have to sell and move to a different community to lower my tax liability. The city/county services do not  More

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Reviews for Greensboro    56 Reviews

I have lived in this city for 14 years. I am 50 and lived at different places. This is where I lived the longest and I am loving it. It has that sweet balance everyone  More

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I have lived in Greensboro for almost 30 years. Moved here in the 8th grade from Long Beach California. We literally fell in love with this great state and Greensboro in  More

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Over 3 years ago

Born and raised here. Yes some crime like everywhere else, but overall, I'm not afraid to be out at night. You might like some areas right outside of the city..  More

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