2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Gaylord, MI vs Thayne, WY

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Is it cheaper to live in Thayne or is it cheaper to live in Gaylord?
- Thayne is 26.1% more expensive than Gaylord.

Which city has more affordable housing, Thayne or Gaylord?
- Thayne housing costs are 33.7% less expensive than Gaylord housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Gaylord or is Health Care more affordable in Thayne.
- Health related expenses are 75.4% more in Thayne.
 Gaylord, MIThayne, WYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock101.1100
 Food & Groceries91.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock150.0100
 Housing57.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$342,800$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock90.2100
 Miscellaneous94.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Gaylord    8 Reviews

Gaylord is not for everyone, whether you have money or not. The Winters are very rough and very cold. The Summers are pristine however, but the water is still cold most  More

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Over 12 years ago

Title says it  More

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Over 12 years ago

Gaylord has a horrible economy, no jobs, & a lot of white trash people. It does have a great church  More

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Reviews for Thayne    1 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

My wonderful grandma is a Dana so I grew up visiting multiple times a year. It's beautiful and peaceful and it makes me want to throw my phone into the river (that  More

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