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Massillon, OH vs Elk River, MN

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Is it cheaper to live in Elk River or is it cheaper to live in Massillon?
- Elk River is 34.3% more expensive than Massillon.

Which city has more affordable housing, Elk River or Massillon?
- Elk River housing costs are 103.7% more expensive than Massillon housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Massillon or is Health Care more affordable in Elk River.
- Health related expenses are 12.8% less in Elk River.
 Massillon, OHElk River, MNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock105.7100
 Food & Groceries96.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock75.3100
 Housing54.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$362,100$338,100
 Utilities94  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock116.8100
 Miscellaneous98.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Massillon    2 Reviews

One of the best kept secrets around. Low cost of living. Good four seasons climate. Many small-community  More

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Over 16 years ago

Massillon is a very nice place to live but the education system is in need of overhaul I think the schoolboard and the board of education are to friendly. They are  More

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Reviews for Elk River    3 Reviews

The Northstar commuter rail line and the commuter rail station in Elk River (to be completed later in 2009) that will connect Elk River to Minneapolis, and a recent  More

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Over 19 years ago

good place to live and close to the  More

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Over 20 years ago

Small town but growing, nice place to live. Will be getting mass-transit soon, to  More

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