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Haines, AK vs Lake Zurich, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Lake Zurich or is it cheaper to live in Haines?
- Lake Zurich is 16.1% less expensive than Haines.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lake Zurich or Haines?
- Lake Zurich housing costs are 10.1% more expensive than Haines housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Haines or is Health Care more affordable in Lake Zurich.
- Health related expenses are 24.4% less in Lake Zurich.
 Haines, AKLake Zurich, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock97.0100
 Food & Groceries152.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock96.3100
 Housing113.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$382,900$338,100
 Utilities143  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock95.4100
 Miscellaneous126.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Haines    1 Reviews

I am a kid that lives here in Haines and it is a very nice peacful small town. There is a weekly newspaper and a radiostation here so you can still be in the know  More

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Reviews for Lake Zurich    6 Reviews

The suburb provides convenient access to the Chicago Metro features, as well as the comfort of a small bedroom  More

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LZ downtown revitalization is at a standstill...with townhomes built and not selling..plus our gateway building may never be built due to disagreements on funding by the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lake Zurich is in the midst of a retro revitalization. They have moved the major highway out from downtown and are building condos, shops and apartments. This by  More

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