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Hobe Sound, FL vs Saratoga, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Saratoga or is it cheaper to live in Hobe Sound?
- Saratoga is 117.9% more expensive than Hobe Sound.

Which city has more affordable housing, Saratoga or Hobe Sound?
- Saratoga housing costs are 762.4% more expensive than Hobe Sound housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Hobe Sound or is Health Care more affordable in Saratoga.
- Health related expenses are 4.0% more in Saratoga.
 Hobe Sound, FLSaratoga, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock231.0100
 Food & Groceries107.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock107.7100
 Housing130.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$3,377,700$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock148.1100
 Miscellaneous108.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Hobe Sound    3 Reviews

Having lived in S Florida since 1980s Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach in Broward County moved north into Palm Beach County 1990s (Lake Worth Area, The  More

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Over 8 years ago

boring as  More

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Over 11 years ago

We have lived in Hobe Sound just over 2 years at this point and have not regretted the decision. Hobe Sound is a quieter town that other towns that surround it such as  More

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Reviews for Saratoga    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

We moved to Saratoga 2 years ago and we are little bit disappointed. Schools are great but kids almost never play outside although it is VERY safe little town. Neighbors  More

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Over 19 years ago

Saratoga schools are first rate. Great parent involvment fairly diverse. Schools seem always interested in  More

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