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Los Alamos, NM vs Bixby, OK

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Is it cheaper to live in Bixby or is it cheaper to live in Los Alamos?
- Bixby is 12.7% less expensive than Los Alamos.

Which city has more affordable housing, Bixby or Los Alamos?
- Bixby housing costs are 28.1% less expensive than Los Alamos housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Los Alamos or is Health Care more affordable in Bixby.
- Health related expenses are 21.4% more in Bixby.
 Los Alamos, NMBixby, OKUnited States
 Overall  Unlock85.3100
 Food & Groceries99.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock103.4100
 Housing115.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$283,000$338,100
 Utilities93  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock96.0100
 Miscellaneous106.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Los Alamos    7 Reviews

I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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Over 7 years ago

This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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Reviews for Bixby    6 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I don't live in Bixby anymore, but I did for 14 out of 17 years. It's a great town, but it lacks things to do. However, it's good for raising kids and has, or at least  More

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Over 16 years ago

Well, as you can see from the title, I'm not a Bixby Spartan anymore. However, I lived in Bixby for about 14 out of 17 years. It's a nice little town, if lacking in  More

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Bixby is Oklahoma's fastest growing city since 2000 with a 39.4% growth rate. The last 3 years Bixby's commercial retail is catching up with the residential growth.   More

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