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Lancaster, OH vs Hattiesburg, MS

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Is it cheaper to live in Hattiesburg or is it cheaper to live in Lancaster?
- Hattiesburg is 19.5% less expensive than Lancaster.

Which city has more affordable housing, Hattiesburg or Lancaster?
- Hattiesburg housing costs are 21.3% less expensive than Lancaster housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lancaster or is Health Care more affordable in Hattiesburg.
- Health related expenses are 12.1% more in Hattiesburg.
 Lancaster, OHHattiesburg, MSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock77.4100
 Food & Groceries96.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock103.4100
 Housing66.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$183,800$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock76.9100
 Miscellaneous111.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lancaster    5 Reviews

We've lived here for 3 years and I've lived in Ohio my entire life. It's probably the best smaller city in the state. A historic town - well maintained and just  More

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God gave us two eyes. He did so people would look INTO His world, not AT tiny screens. Even before iPhones visitors were passing by Lancaster's beauty. They'd  More

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Over 15 years ago

I grew up here..Lived in Lancaster from when i was 5 till i was 19 and left that crap hole. Columbus is 45 minutes away not 20. trust me i drove it alot becuase there is  More

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Reviews for Hattiesburg    10 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Hattiesburg is generally a pleasant city to live in and raise a family, and is a convenient for several weekend destinations, but I'm seriously contemplating a move.  More

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Hattiesburg experiences virtually all of the extremes in weather. The summers are hot and humid. Fall is still pretty nasty, except for the latter part of September.  More

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I grew up in Hattiesburg but have lived in many US & Int'l cities. There is an oddity about Hattiesburg. Many of the average citizens behave cliquishly, live beyond  More

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