2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Ferguson, MO vs Brookhaven, PA

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Is it cheaper to live in Brookhaven or is it cheaper to live in Ferguson?
- Brookhaven is 14.8% more expensive than Ferguson.

Which city has more affordable housing, Brookhaven or Ferguson?
- Brookhaven housing costs are 181.1% more expensive than Ferguson housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Ferguson or is Health Care more affordable in Brookhaven.
- Health related expenses are 5.5% more in Brookhaven.
 Ferguson, MOBrookhaven, PAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock106.9100
 Food & Groceries91.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.0100
 Housing25.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$231,500$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock116.6100
 Miscellaneous110.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ferguson    1 Reviews

As an American white man, I can't begin to put my feet into the shoes of a black man. Fact is, the black man does have a cross to bare in America.I had hoped we, as  More

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Reviews for Brookhaven    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

great location to Philly and airport, malls, everything is local, taxes are 4,000 yearly. Voted best school district, "dry" town, great place for kids, sidewalks, parks,  More

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