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Montesano, WA vs Juneau, AK

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Is it cheaper to live in Juneau or is it cheaper to live in Montesano?
- Juneau is 22.6% more expensive than Montesano.

Which city has more affordable housing, Juneau or Montesano?
- Juneau housing costs are 37.2% more expensive than Montesano housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Montesano or is Health Care more affordable in Juneau.
- Health related expenses are 16.5% more in Juneau.
 Montesano, WAJuneau, AKUnited States
 Overall  Unlock113.0100
 Food & Groceries99.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock126.8100
 Housing103.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$456,700$338,100
 Utilities74  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock72.1100
 Miscellaneous102.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Montesano    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I lived in Montesano my entire life until moving away for college and career. -NOT a community of poverty -Great Festival of Lights during Christmas -Good schools,  More

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Concerning the last statement that "Sandra" left bothered me greatly. If you are talking about Montesano WA being "poverty" stricken, YOU ARE WRONG!!! Monte is a  More

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Over 17 years ago

I don't know where you get your information, but from the climate to population to ALL of your facts...THEY ARE WRONG! The population at best is 3500 people, the  More

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Reviews for Juneau    18 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Juneau's strong points are its unique geography and scenery, outdoor recreation options, availability of fresh seafood, and its thriving arts & culture  More

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Over 11 years ago

Juneau AK has over 50 trails in and around our community. They can be short as a jaunt from the road to the water to go shell collecting or much longer. Such as a hike  More

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Over 12 years ago

If you want wilderness, mountains, ocean, fishing, hunting, hiking, snow, rain, and cold, this is the place to  More

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