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Moab, UT vs Cottonwood, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in Cottonwood or is it cheaper to live in Moab?
- Cottonwood is 4.9% more expensive than Moab.

Which city has more affordable housing, Cottonwood or Moab?
- Cottonwood housing costs are 21.0% less expensive than Moab housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Moab or is Health Care more affordable in Cottonwood.
- Health related expenses are 8.9% more in Cottonwood.
 Moab, UTCottonwood, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock114.1100
 Food & Groceries94.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock129.5100
 Housing135.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$368,400$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock91.2100
 Miscellaneous88.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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