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Middle River, MD vs Homestead, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Homestead or is it cheaper to live in Middle River?
- Homestead is 13.8% more expensive than Middle River.

Which city has more affordable housing, Homestead or Middle River?
- Homestead housing costs are 11.6% more expensive than Middle River housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Middle River or is Health Care more affordable in Homestead.
- Health related expenses are 22.1% more in Homestead.
 Middle River, MDHomestead, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock118.9100
 Food & Groceries100.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.0100
 Housing92.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$410,900$338,100
 Utilities110  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock154.1100
 Miscellaneous120.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Middle River    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

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Reviews for Homestead    20 Reviews

I've lived in Homestead for about 12 years, and I can't wait to leave. It's a city full of poor people who can't afford to live in Miami by any stretch of the  More

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Over 7 years ago

It stinks with smelty Smokey air most evenings right in the heart of town. ATC’s run rampant. Police do nothing. Code enforcement is a laughable joke in most cases. You  More

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Over 7 years ago

My family has lived in Homestead for 4 years. Whatever you do make sure the area you rent/purchase is not within the limits of City of Homestead. Our electric bill is 4  More

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