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Garden City, NY vs Hopewell Junction, NY

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Is it cheaper to live in Hopewell Junction or is it cheaper to live in Garden City?
- Hopewell Junction is 26.3% less expensive than Garden City.

Which city has more affordable housing, Hopewell Junction or Garden City?
- Hopewell Junction housing costs are 51.7% less expensive than Garden City housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Garden City or is Health Care more affordable in Hopewell Junction.
- Health related expenses are 0.6% more in Hopewell Junction.
 Garden City, NYHopewell Junction, NYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock118.3100
 Food & Groceries113.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock126.5100
 Housing319.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$479,300$338,100
 Utilities125  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock116.8100
 Miscellaneous156.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Garden City    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Expensive, pretty, good commute to New York  More

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Over 18 years ago

Bus and railroad service is excellent. However, there is too much traffic. Travelling across town takes at least 15 minutes during off peak hours. Around noon and six  More

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Reviews for Hopewell Junction    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

While we are surrounded by beautiful nature - the cost of living here is astronomical and we are still an hour and a half from NYC. The weather is extreme. Time to move  More

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Over 18 years ago

This Hudson valley is beautiful. Being able to sit on the deck in the evening and not fight bugs is wonderful. More stars at night than you can count. Population  More

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