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Hoffman Estates, IL vs Tulsa, OK

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Is it cheaper to live in Tulsa or is it cheaper to live in Hoffman Estates?
- Tulsa is 19.3% less expensive than Hoffman Estates.

Which city has more affordable housing, Tulsa or Hoffman Estates?
- Tulsa housing costs are 51.4% less expensive than Hoffman Estates housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Hoffman Estates or is Health Care more affordable in Tulsa.
- Health related expenses are 17.5% more in Tulsa.
 Hoffman Estates, ILTulsa, OKUnited States
 Overall  Unlock85.3100
 Food & Groceries98.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock103.4100
 Housing106.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$179,100$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock89.7100
 Miscellaneous140.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Hoffman Estates    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Relative easy access and good services  More

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Hoffman Estates is a good place to live. The best thing is the job market and the availability of good paying jobs. In certain areas housing is reasonably priced for  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hoffman estates growing to greatness is it's motto and ambition. Home of Sears National Headquarters, as well as the newest indoor auditorium the Sears Center, Hoffman  More

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Reviews for Tulsa    97 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I have moved from Tulsa in 2002 and miss it so much! Tulsa area was where I was born and raised, I moved to Indiana for marriage. I actually want so badly to move back  More

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I have lived in Tulsa, OK since 2004 meanwhile raising a family and having career modifications, etc. Additionally, I have lived in Florida, Texas, and Nebraska; I have  More

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Over 5 years ago

Nice enough but not welcoming to "outsiders". Tulsa has the slowness of the south but without the hospitality. Honestly there is no reason to make this a permanent  More

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