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Minden, NV vs Fair Oaks, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Fair Oaks or is it cheaper to live in Minden?
- Fair Oaks is 1.6% less expensive than Minden.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fair Oaks or Minden?
- Fair Oaks housing costs are 3.6% less expensive than Minden housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Minden or is Health Care more affordable in Fair Oaks.
- Health related expenses are 4.3% less in Fair Oaks.
 Minden, NVFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock127.2100
 Food & Groceries104.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.0100
 Housing206.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$575,100$338,100
 Utilities92  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock122.3100
 Miscellaneous96.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Minden    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Moved here to escape traffic and stress UNBELIEVABLE VIEWS! Love the people and quality of  More

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Over 18 years ago

We moved from Southern California (suburbs of LA) almost 3 years ago to get away from the bad traffic and too many people. We thought Northern Nevada was the perfect  More

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The Carson Valley is a beautiful place to live. Lake Tahoe 20 min. away. Snow skiing 20 min. away. Summers are great mostly in the 90s. and dry. Mountains suround the  More

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Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 17 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

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