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Grosse Pointe Woods, MI vs Ferndale, MI

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Is it cheaper to live in Ferndale or is it cheaper to live in Grosse Pointe Woods?
- Ferndale is 14.3% more expensive than Grosse Pointe Woods.

Which city has more affordable housing, Ferndale or Grosse Pointe Woods?
- Ferndale housing costs are 28.0% less expensive than Grosse Pointe Woods housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Grosse Pointe Woods or is Health Care more affordable in Ferndale.
- Health related expenses are 2.3% less in Ferndale.
 Grosse Pointe Woods, MIFerndale, MIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock104.9100
 Food & Groceries100.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock79.9100
 Housing106.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$214,700$338,100
 Utilities92  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock125.6100
 Miscellaneous113.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ferndale    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Ferndale is the heart and soul of the Michigan LGBT community. The pricing on this site is off though-- a studio is $700+ here. A one bedroom is $950+. This is without  More

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I have lived in Ferndale for 20 years. I grew up in the 60's on the East Side of Detroit. I was on the Assessing Review Board and Ferndale's Beautification Commission  More

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Over 13 years ago

Ferndale is a great walking town a short distance from Detroit. Lots of shops and restaurants within a mile of each other. It's also a very progressive community with  More

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