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Longview, TX vs Apple Valley, MN

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Is it cheaper to live in Apple Valley or is it cheaper to live in Longview?
- Apple Valley is 31.1% more expensive than Longview.

Which city has more affordable housing, Apple Valley or Longview?
- Apple Valley housing costs are 100.8% more expensive than Longview housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Longview or is Health Care more affordable in Apple Valley.
- Health related expenses are 22.7% less in Apple Valley.
 Longview, TXApple Valley, MNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock106.1100
 Food & Groceries92.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock74.7100
 Housing59.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$357,900$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock106.4100
 Miscellaneous94.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Longview    9 Reviews

I was born and raised here. I don't recommend it. I love religious people but the religious culture here is so suffocating. I felt like I couldn't breath or be  More

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The schools are substandard. Bullying is part of the culture, not only in the schools, but in the work places. The good jobs are 'hidden' - you have to know someone to  More

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Over 16 years ago

Longview, Texas is a growing Northeast Texas town of about 80,000. Lots of families raise their children  More

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Reviews for Apple Valley    5 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Being ex military, I have traveled to a lot of States. If I had my way, Id live in San Diego, but I can't afford it. My second choice would be Mn. There are lots of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Apple Valley is a somewhat boring place to live. Most of the houses look the same. They are painted the same to conform to rules. Mostly chain stores but I prefer  More

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Over 18 years ago

Quiet w lots of parks and low  More

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