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Ithaca, NY vs Stillwater, MN

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Is it cheaper to live in Stillwater or is it cheaper to live in Ithaca?
- Stillwater is 17.9% more expensive than Ithaca.

Which city has more affordable housing, Stillwater or Ithaca?
- Stillwater housing costs are 29.3% more expensive than Ithaca housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Ithaca or is Health Care more affordable in Stillwater.
- Health related expenses are 36.2% less in Stillwater.
 Ithaca, NYStillwater, MNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock110.4100
 Food & Groceries104.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock74.2100
 Housing100.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$407,800$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock107.0100
 Miscellaneous151.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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Reviews for Stillwater    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The downtown is charming. Touristy at times in the summer and fall. Traffic can be a bear during those days. Lots of antique stores, lots of vintage houses. Water adds  More

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Stillwater is one of the most beautiful towns in the upper midwest. The view of the St. Croix River and the hills are reminiscent of the Rhine River Valley in Germany  More

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Over 12 years ago

Stillwater is beautiful for the short summer that we have. Low crime rate beautiful scenic area. 40 minutes to Minneapolis and St. Paul. Scenic water way and good job  More

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