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Freeman, SD vs New Ulm, MN

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Is it cheaper to live in New Ulm or is it cheaper to live in Freeman?
- New Ulm is 4.9% more expensive than Freeman.

Which city has more affordable housing, New Ulm or Freeman?
- New Ulm housing costs are 3.0% less expensive than Freeman housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Freeman or is Health Care more affordable in New Ulm.
- Health related expenses are 31.3% less in New Ulm.
 Freeman, SDNew Ulm, MNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock76.5100
 Food & Groceries96.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock83.2100
 Housing63.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$203,500$338,100
 Utilities92  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock58.4100
 Miscellaneous80.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Well, hmmm. I did not care for it here. But then again, it was tainted by Catholic issues. (I had those until recently when I quit). I also tried Lutherans - no  More

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Many areas (employers, city government, local hospital, etc.) are all working to make the city 'the healthiest place to  More

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