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Grand Ledge, MI vs Allendale, MI

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Is it cheaper to live in Allendale or is it cheaper to live in Grand Ledge?
- Allendale is 7.5% more expensive than Grand Ledge.

Which city has more affordable housing, Allendale or Grand Ledge?
- Allendale housing costs are 24.9% more expensive than Grand Ledge housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Grand Ledge or is Health Care more affordable in Allendale.
- Health related expenses are 6.9% less in Allendale.
 Grand Ledge, MIAllendale, MIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock94.3100
 Food & Groceries95.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock81.3100
 Housing80.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$349,800$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock94.9100
 Miscellaneous90.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Grand Ledge    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Grand Ledge is a typical small town. It is essentially a rural community.There are many farms. Grand Ledge has it's share of unpaved roads too. Over all, it is a  More

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Reviews for Allendale    2 Reviews

Lived in Allendale for 7 years, and if you love dogs, you'll love this place! No better place to live if you have a dog or love dogs! And my neighbor Beth makes a  More

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Over 4 years ago

TOO MANY DOGS. THERE ARE SO MANY DOGS . I LIKE DOGS BUT THERE ARE JUST SO MANY I DONT HAVE A PROBLEM WITH DOGS BUT WOW -CAREN BETH IF YOU SEE THIS PLEASE DONT  More

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