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Homer, AK vs Prosser, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in Prosser or is it cheaper to live in Homer?
- Prosser is 1.1% less expensive than Homer.

Which city has more affordable housing, Prosser or Homer?
- Prosser housing costs are 10.4% more expensive than Homer housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Homer or is Health Care more affordable in Prosser.
- Health related expenses are 33.4% less in Prosser.
 Homer, AKProsser, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock100.5100
 Food & Groceries123.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock86.5100
 Housing103.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$350,200$338,100
 Utilities127  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock82.1100
 Miscellaneous111.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Homer    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

homer is a beautiful place on the bay, with a wilderness edge and a community  More

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Over 18 years ago

Homer is one of the most beautiful places when the sun is shining. It's a great place to raise kids. The long dark winters can become quite a  More

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Homer is really great in the summer. It has a variety of little restaraunts, cafes, and coffee shops to suit all tastes. There is an active outdoor recreation scene  More

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Reviews for Prosser    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I'm just starting to build a new house in Prosser(bungalow style, 1400 sq. ft.) Very attractive small town in the wine country, near tricities in wash. state. My  More

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I grew up here and didn't think much of how lucky I was, until I returned ten years later. After dealing with the traffic and crowding of big cities like Seattle,  More

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