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Mason, OH vs Fort Wayne, IN

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Is it cheaper to live in Fort Wayne or is it cheaper to live in Mason?
- Fort Wayne is 17.6% less expensive than Mason.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fort Wayne or Mason?
- Fort Wayne housing costs are 50.6% less expensive than Mason housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Mason or is Health Care more affordable in Fort Wayne.
- Health related expenses are 5.6% more in Fort Wayne.
 Mason, OHFort Wayne, INUnited States
 Overall  Unlock82.0100
 Food & Groceries102.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock96.7100
 Housing119.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$196,900$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock81.5100
 Miscellaneous113.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Mason    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

our schools are good and also there are many culver's in this place. additionally, i have not been murdered which is a  More

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Over 16 years ago

Mason, in Warren County, has grown to be a fine city, and looks to improve in the future. The city was recently rated as the Number One suburban city in the Tri-state  More

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Reviews for Fort Wayne    43 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Fort Wayne is what America used to be. Hardworking, unpretentious, welcoming. There are problems, like anywhere, including crime on the east side, but nothing like  More

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Over 6 years ago

Moved here from Buffalo, NY. Ft Wayne is a big city with lots of greenery and things to do. It is not congested and cost of living is cheap. One complain-drivers with  More

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I lived in Fort Wayne from 1962 until 1988 then moved north. Fort Wayne was a nice city at one time. It's sad to say, but today, it's become to highly populated with  More

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