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Lake Arrowhead, CA vs Norfolk, VA

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Is it cheaper to live in Norfolk or is it cheaper to live in Lake Arrowhead?
- Norfolk is 22.9% less expensive than Lake Arrowhead.

Which city has more affordable housing, Norfolk or Lake Arrowhead?
- Norfolk housing costs are 51.8% less expensive than Lake Arrowhead housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lake Arrowhead or is Health Care more affordable in Norfolk.
- Health related expenses are 19.6% more in Norfolk.
 Lake Arrowhead, CANorfolk, VAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock91.4100
 Food & Groceries99.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock105.4100
 Housing172.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$271,500$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock82.4100
 Miscellaneous110.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lake Arrowhead    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Even though there are a huge number of homes on the market, there are still new homes being built and more and more vacant homes. The new homes don't necessarily have  More

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Over 12 years ago

Since the housing prices have declined so much in the area (we bought our home in 2006, now in 2014 we have lost $100,000 in value) I have noticed the crime rate is  More

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Over 18 years ago

The Lake Arrowhead Architectual Committee known as AWAC will make all decisions as to the color of your home. Brown and green appear to be the favorite of AWAC.  More

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Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 8 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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