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Lakeland, FL vs Jasper, AL

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Is it cheaper to live in Jasper or is it cheaper to live in Lakeland?
- Jasper is 12.2% less expensive than Lakeland.

Which city has more affordable housing, Jasper or Lakeland?
- Jasper housing costs are 43.8% less expensive than Lakeland housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lakeland or is Health Care more affordable in Jasper.
- Health related expenses are 20.8% more in Jasper.
 Lakeland, FLJasper, ALUnited States
 Overall91.680.4100
 Food & Groceries102.793.4100
 Health100.9121.9100
 Housing75.842.6100
 Median Home Cost$282,500$208,400$338,100
 Utilities9,800.0%10,280.0%10,000.0%
 Transportation84.687.7100
 Miscellaneous80.165.7100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lakeland    27 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I used to live in Lakeland, It is hot, humid, crowded and getting more crowded, Most of the people are rude and unfriendly. I was born in the area and visit sometimes to  More

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Over 3 years ago

been there a few times i love it and i a m planning to ove this  More

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Over 6 years ago

Perhas if one is from this area, it is different I don't know. It is so dull and seems comfortable being so. There isn't much of a variety of people here, which I   More

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Reviews for Jasper    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I had to edit my review. 11 years ago when I first moved to NW Alabama, Jasper was a great town to shop and eat. Not anymore. A large part of Jasper has now some  More

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Over 13 years ago

There isn't enough recreation or resources for the Disabled in my community. We have little to no shopping in Jasper. I currently do most of my shopping online, in  More

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Over 15 years ago

Good  More

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