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Marion, OH vs Lexington, KY

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Is it cheaper to live in Lexington or is it cheaper to live in Marion?
- Lexington is 22.7% more expensive than Marion.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lexington or Marion?
- Lexington housing costs are 279.2% more expensive than Marion housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Marion or is Health Care more affordable in Lexington.
- Health related expenses are 6.0% less in Lexington.
 Marion, OHLexington, KYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock90.8100
 Food & Groceries93.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.4100
 Housing21.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$260,300$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock87.5100
 Miscellaneous81.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in Marion Ohio. The pros are the cost of living is low, we have decent and safe schools in my opinion. For the most part it is a safe and quiet town. Cons are  More

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I was born and raised in Marion, Ohio. I've seen every single inch of this town. It looks nice when your passing by on st rt 23. But looks are deceiving it is full of  More

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Reviews for Lexington    62 Reviews

Lexington is a beautiful city. There are tons of tree lined streets and even trees in both sides of the city's only freeway. It's relatively small, which can be both  More

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Over 4 years ago

Very beautiful/underrated city!!  More

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I have lived here now for over five years, originally from the west coast and here is my top 10 for why you should NOT move here. #1 The Culture: They have none, it  More

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