| | Ferndale, MI | Erie, PA | United States |
| Overall | 104.9 | 80.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.3 | 93.9 | 100 |
| Health | 79.9 | 90.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 76.5 | 48.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $214,700 | $159,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,320.0% | 9,520.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 125.6 | 82.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 125.2 | 112.2 | 100 |
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Reviews for Ferndale 
7 Reviews
Ferndale is the heart and soul of the Michigan LGBT community. The pricing on this site is off though-- a studio is $700+ here. A one bedroom is $950+. This is without More
I have lived in Ferndale for 20 years. I grew up in the 60's on the East Side of Detroit. I was on the Assessing Review Board and Ferndale's Beautification Commission More
Ferndale is a great walking town a short distance from Detroit.
Lots of shops and restaurants within a mile of each other. It's also a very progressive community with More
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Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered More
I've lived in Erie for 13 years.
PROS:
- Presque Isle
- Shopping options on Peach Street
- Great fishing
- The Otters and SeaWolves
- Decent food scene
- 3 More
I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play. More
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