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Media, PA vs Dunmore, PA

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Is it cheaper to live in Dunmore or is it cheaper to live in Media?
- Dunmore is 21.8% less expensive than Media.

Which city has more affordable housing, Dunmore or Media?
- Dunmore housing costs are 69.0% less expensive than Media housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Media or is Health Care more affordable in Dunmore.
- Health related expenses are 2.7% less in Dunmore.
 Media, PADunmore, PAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock83.6100
 Food & Groceries110.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.3100
 Housing161.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$183,800$338,100
 Utilities108  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock84.5100
 Miscellaneous128.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Media    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Media, Pa has easy access to major highways and the rail system, which makes it easy to get to downtown Philadelphia. Rail takes about the same amount of time but there  More

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Reviews for Dunmore    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Typical Northeast climate in semi mountainous area. Only 100 or so sunny days and noticeable four season changes. Great fall colors abound and can get cold and snowy  More

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