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Independence, MO vs Marquette, MI

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Is it cheaper to live in Marquette or is it cheaper to live in Independence?
- Marquette is 2.8% less expensive than Independence.

Which city has more affordable housing, Marquette or Independence?
- Marquette housing costs are 43.7% more expensive than Independence housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Independence or is Health Care more affordable in Marquette.
- Health related expenses are 17.5% more in Marquette.
 Independence, MOMarquette, MIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock85.9100
 Food & Groceries95.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock120.2100
 Housing56.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$259,200$338,100
 Utilities105  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock70.3100
 Miscellaneous92.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Independence    10 Reviews

The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt  More

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Over 12 years ago

I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just  More

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Over 13 years ago

Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both  More

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Reviews for Marquette    11 Reviews

I've lived in Michigan most of my life, but traveled extensively throughout the US, so I can compare Marquette to many other cities. I still long to come back no matter  More

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A nice small affordable college town with a fairly accepting, laid back & liberal vibe, and a town with absolutely gorgeous natural surroundings. A town for Americans  More

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Over 8 years ago

I am not a native from here , so I am not biased. If you dream of having a big house for less then 400k this is your place. Very religious not in a bad way , but  More

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