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Lexington, VA vs Pulaski, VA

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Is it cheaper to live in Pulaski or is it cheaper to live in Lexington?
- Pulaski is 0.8% less expensive than Lexington.

Which city has more affordable housing, Pulaski or Lexington?
- Pulaski housing costs are 49.9% less expensive than Lexington housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lexington or is Health Care more affordable in Pulaski.
- Health related expenses are 9.9% more in Pulaski.
 Lexington, VAPulaski, VAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock82.3100
 Food & Groceries99.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock118.5100
 Housing83.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$127,900$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock71.5100
 Miscellaneous104.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lexington    3 Reviews

I moved to the city of Lexington from Houston 4.5 years ago. I couldn't be happier. Residents are polite and friendly. There is employment for seniors like myself and I  More

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Lexington is a nice little town in the Shenandoah Valley, but is quite expensive to live in. It is most likely due to the snow-birds moving to a location closer to  More

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Over 18 years ago

would love to trade houses in lexington, have a 3+bedroom, 2 bathroom, family living, dining room, hottub room... anyone interested? south west florida small town, 2  More

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