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Martinsville, IN vs Nappanee, IN

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Is it cheaper to live in Nappanee or is it cheaper to live in Martinsville?
- Nappanee is 9.3% less expensive than Martinsville.

Which city has more affordable housing, Nappanee or Martinsville?
- Nappanee housing costs are 1.7% less expensive than Martinsville housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Martinsville or is Health Care more affordable in Nappanee.
- Health related expenses are 4.9% less in Nappanee.
 Martinsville, INNappanee, INUnited States
 Overall  Unlock82.6100
 Food & Groceries93.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock93.4100
 Housing74.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$229,000$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock81.3100
 Miscellaneous82.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Martinsville    2 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

If you are not originally from Martinsville - DON'T MOVE THERE! It is the most unfriendly, racially bigoted, cliquish "community". We built a home there, in an upscale  More

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Over 15 years ago

The best thing about Martinsville, IN is the lack of crime in the country. I have grown up here and living in the country creates a sense of security and comfort. It  More

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Reviews for Nappanee    1 Reviews

I've lived in Elkhart County, Indiana, my whole life, and went to high school in Nappanee. Nappanee is a nice little rural town. The library is great and not so great -  More

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