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Leavenworth, KS vs Pittsburg, KS

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Is it cheaper to live in Pittsburg or is it cheaper to live in Leavenworth?
- Pittsburg is 26.8% less expensive than Leavenworth.

Which city has more affordable housing, Pittsburg or Leavenworth?
- Pittsburg housing costs are 58.0% less expensive than Leavenworth housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Leavenworth or is Health Care more affordable in Pittsburg.
- Health related expenses are 1.7% less in Pittsburg.
 Leavenworth, KSPittsburg, KSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock69.1100
 Food & Groceries95.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.3100
 Housing65.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$114,400$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock60.5100
 Miscellaneous120.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Leavenworth    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Our family of 7 moving to this area 66027. How can I find out about: COST OF LIVING BEST PLACE TO LIVE BAD AREAS TO STAY AWAY  More

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Over 16 years ago

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Reviews for Pittsburg    7 Reviews

I lived in Pittsburg for several years and am glad I left. I liked the small town atmosphere but the economy was in terrible shape --> and still is very bad. The college  More

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Lack of industry equals lack of jobs. Period. Whether you are white collar or blue collar, jobs folded in Southeast Kansas along with the coal mines, and nothing has  More

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Over 17 years ago

small town, big  More

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