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Lake in the Hills, IL vs Phillips, WI

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Is it cheaper to live in Phillips or is it cheaper to live in Lake in the Hills?
- Phillips is 23.0% less expensive than Lake in the Hills.

Which city has more affordable housing, Phillips or Lake in the Hills?
- Phillips housing costs are 49.1% less expensive than Lake in the Hills housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lake in the Hills or is Health Care more affordable in Phillips.
- Health related expenses are 28.4% more in Phillips.
 Lake in the Hills, ILPhillips, WIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock78.5100
 Food & Groceries96.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock124.4100
 Housing92.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$162,000$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock75.6100
 Miscellaneous138.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lake In The Hills    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Lake in the hills is a GREAT town to live in. Atleast it was many years ago when I moved here. It was a small quiet town and nothing ever went wrong here. But now that  More

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Reviews for Phillips    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for about 3 years and I can honestly say I am sorry I ever moved here. The police force is absolutely not desirable. Frankly they have the compassion of  More

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