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Marco Island, FL vs Tequesta, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Tequesta or is it cheaper to live in Marco Island?
- Tequesta is 1.0% more expensive than Marco Island.

Which city has more affordable housing, Tequesta or Marco Island?
- Tequesta housing costs are 27.9% less expensive than Marco Island housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Marco Island or is Health Care more affordable in Tequesta.
- Health related expenses are 5.3% less in Tequesta.
 Marco Island, FLTequesta, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock114.1100
 Food & Groceries113.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.0100
 Housing221.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$596,000$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock120.4100
 Miscellaneous109.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Marco Island    3 Reviews

We just purchased a home here from San Diego, Ca. Marco island is so refreshing! It is Clean, no trash, people care about their yards and community with impeccable  More

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Over 8 years ago

We moved here upon retirement and have been delighted with our new community. With canals crisscrossing the entire island, most homesites are on the water, and we enjoy  More

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I have been coming to Marco Island for the past couple of years to spend the 4th of July with my family in this beautiful city, but never again. From what we learned  More

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Reviews for Tequesta    4 Reviews

Tequesta has a very large population of old-old people that drive below the speed limit all the time however, it is a very nice area to live. Lots of green areas trees  More

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Over 8 years ago

Tequesta. Talk about old school. Amazing old neighborhoods with price ranges to suite everyone. From 55+ condos that start under $100,000 to multi-million dollar  More

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Great quality of life here, good restaurants, beach, intercoastal waterway. Safe, quiet, great place for excercise. Close to the city and airports and  More

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