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Menomonee Falls, WI vs Freeport, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Freeport or is it cheaper to live in Menomonee Falls?
- Freeport is 32.2% less expensive than Menomonee Falls.

Which city has more affordable housing, Freeport or Menomonee Falls?
- Freeport housing costs are 73.9% less expensive than Menomonee Falls housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Menomonee Falls or is Health Care more affordable in Freeport.
- Health related expenses are 10.3% more in Freeport.
 Menomonee Falls, WIFreeport, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock72.7100
 Food & Groceries98.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock111.0100
 Housing107.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$91,900$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock66.8100
 Miscellaneous135.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Menomonee Falls    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Great little village located just northwest of Milwaukee, WI. Real country feel, but close to all city conveniences - shopping, entertainment, and airport plus only 10  More

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Over 16 years ago

Cold Winters (too long), very cool wet Springs (too long), short mild Summers (too short), pleasant Autumn. Global warming has missed us (July 1, 2009 high temperature  More

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Over 17 years ago

The Milwaukee area has a true four season climate with each season being significant in length and very different. If there is a downfall, it is that Spring is late  More

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Reviews for Freeport    9 Reviews

I bought a house here in 2018. It was the best decision of my life. My life is so much better. Freeport Is a great town. The best way to sum it up is, if the town from  More

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I've lived here since the mid 1970's and only moved away for a short time before returning. We love the fact Freeport is close to many great midwest attractions.  More

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Over 8 years ago

Freeport is a nice small city. Some people call it boring but I like quiet and peace. People seem to keep to themselves here in freeport and I don't mind that at all  More

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