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Hudson, WI vs Apple Valley, MN

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Is it cheaper to live in Apple Valley or is it cheaper to live in Hudson?
- Apple Valley is 1.1% less expensive than Hudson.

Which city has more affordable housing, Apple Valley or Hudson?
- Apple Valley housing costs are 11.6% less expensive than Hudson housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Hudson or is Health Care more affordable in Apple Valley.
- Health related expenses are 28.6% less in Apple Valley.
 Hudson, WIApple Valley, MNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock106.1100
 Food & Groceries103.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock74.7100
 Housing134.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$357,900$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock106.4100
 Miscellaneous133.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Hudson    4 Reviews

Let's face it, most of the negative reviews on Hudson are from people in Minnesota, simply because Hudson is in Wisconsin. But basically everything about WI is better  More

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I can call Hudson home for the past 30 years. Being a Chicago resident when I first arrived it was a bit of a culture shock to move to a smaller town but over the years  More

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Over 20 years ago

Hudson has a great school  More

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Reviews for Apple Valley    5 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Being ex military, I have traveled to a lot of States. If I had my way, Id live in San Diego, but I can't afford it. My second choice would be Mn. There are lots of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Apple Valley is a somewhat boring place to live. Most of the houses look the same. They are painted the same to conform to rules. Mostly chain stores but I prefer  More

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Over 18 years ago

Quiet w lots of parks and low  More

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