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Lima, OH vs Bexley, OH

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Is it cheaper to live in Bexley or is it cheaper to live in Lima?
- Bexley is 19.6% more expensive than Lima.

Which city has more affordable housing, Bexley or Lima?
- Bexley housing costs are 349.3% more expensive than Lima housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lima or is Health Care more affordable in Bexley.
- Health related expenses are 0.3% less in Bexley.
 Lima, OHBexley, OHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock91.4100
 Food & Groceries88.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock89.5100
 Housing36.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$503,400$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock84.5100
 Miscellaneous88.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lima    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

This is the most depressed city I have ever been in. It is a ghetto town and is very sad. The mall has nothing to offer and many retailers have moved out. Their style  More

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Over 16 years ago

Want to know what the best thing is about Lima? Nothing! Most places have at least a few things that make them unique and appealing. Not Lima; as a matter of fact, I am  More

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Over 17 years ago

I grew up around Dayton/ Lima area. We are seriously thinking of moving someplace warmer - south east. We have lived here because this is where our family if from. We  More

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Reviews for Bexley    2 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here almost eight years. The city itself is nice. It has a large liberal community with many upper class residents and quite a few million dollar homes.   More

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Over 18 years ago

First,the info regarding voting is way off,Rep.vs.Dem.is aprox 40/60%. Also the religion numbers are way off primarily with the Jewish population aprox 30%. As a  More

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