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Grand Haven, MI vs Avondale, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in Avondale or is it cheaper to live in Grand Haven?
- Avondale is 19.8% more expensive than Grand Haven.

Which city has more affordable housing, Avondale or Grand Haven?
- Avondale housing costs are 16.4% more expensive than Grand Haven housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Grand Haven or is Health Care more affordable in Avondale.
- Health related expenses are 13.8% more in Avondale.
 Grand Haven, MIAvondale, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock113.0100
 Food & Groceries97.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.5100
 Housing98.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$372,700$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock102.0100
 Miscellaneous97.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Grand Haven    6 Reviews

Grand Haven has a lot of growing up to do. It is polarized: Primarily white, republican, and strongly religious. This wouldn't be good or bad if they weren't intolerant.  More

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Over 7 years ago

I was born and raised in Grand Haven. There was never a dull moment. We had sand dunes, trees to climb, fishing, the beach, swimming in Lake Michigan, and great stores  More

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Over 16 years ago

There is a considerable amount more wind and precipitation in this lakeshore area, as opposed to being more inland. More snow, more rain, more wind, and cooler  More

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Reviews for Avondale    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

My children have attended Canyon Breeze for the last couple of years. In that time a new principal has taken over. Bullying, swearing, and children running around  More

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Over 18 years ago

I am a young married woman with a family. I love Avondale for so many reasons. There is everything I need nearby and I rarely have to venture out of my area. Shopping,  More

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Over 18 years ago

The valley is in serious need of mass transit. Currently a light rail is being built, but it is slated to only connect Phoenix to Tempe. Eventually it will connect more  More

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