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McHenry, IL vs Moscow, ID

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Is it cheaper to live in Moscow or is it cheaper to live in McHenry?
- Moscow is 2.7% less expensive than McHenry.

Which city has more affordable housing, Moscow or McHenry?
- Moscow housing costs are 63.4% more expensive than McHenry housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in McHenry or is Health Care more affordable in Moscow.
- Health related expenses are 11.1% more in Moscow.
 McHenry, ILMoscow, IDUnited States
 Overall  Unlock99.1100
 Food & Groceries95.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock107.7100
 Housing77.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$408,400$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock64.9100
 Miscellaneous138.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Mchenry    5 Reviews

I was transferred to Northern Illinois and I made the disastrous decision to put down roots in McHenry County, IL. As noted above, property taxes are the highest in all  More

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I've Lived in McHenry for over 23yrs and it is still not that bad of a place to live at. However, Crime has been on the rise, heroin and coke are a real problem in  More

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being a veteran of McHenry for over 20yrs. McHenry is a alright place to be, but heroin and coke are major problems there...crime is on the rise, doesn't seem to show a  More

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Reviews for Moscow    13 Reviews

I paused to reread my comments below. What was missing is the heart of the matter, which I’d like to explain now before you read my experience and opinion. While I  More

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Over 6 years ago

Moved to Moscow, ID in retirement. Great to leave Seattle and whacky WA state Gov. Small quaint town. Christian based safe place. Housing is hard to come by. Based upon  More

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Development is only a good thing when it's beneficial for the whole community. Lived here for 36 years. It's changed from a strong, middle class community with a  More

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