2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Laguna Hills, CA vs Mineola, NY

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Is it cheaper to live in Mineola or is it cheaper to live in Laguna Hills?
- Mineola is 2.6% less expensive than Laguna Hills.

Which city has more affordable housing, Mineola or Laguna Hills?
- Mineola housing costs are 28.5% less expensive than Laguna Hills housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Laguna Hills or is Health Care more affordable in Mineola.
- Health related expenses are 34.7% more in Mineola.
 Laguna Hills, CAMineola, NYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock160.6100
 Food & Groceries104.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock125.8100
 Housing308.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$664,200$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock160.7100
 Miscellaneous155.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Laguna Hills    6 Reviews

We have lived in Orange County since the 70’s and moved to Laguna Hills in 1999. Since then our 1800 square foot house purchased for $300K has appreciated to over $700K.  More

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We have lived in Orange County since the 70’s and moved to Laguna Hills in 1999. Since then our 1800 square foot house purchased for $300K has appreciated to over $700K.  More

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I have been a resident of Laguna Hills since 1994. When I moved here it was actually less expensive than the Long Beach area where I was living. Now it is more expensive  More

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Reviews for Mineola    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

This neighborhood is a down to earth type of  More

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