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Monticello, IN vs Cashiers, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Cashiers or is it cheaper to live in Monticello?
- Cashiers is 20.2% more expensive than Monticello.

Which city has more affordable housing, Cashiers or Monticello?
- Cashiers housing costs are 311.6% more expensive than Monticello housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Monticello or is Health Care more affordable in Cashiers.
- Health related expenses are 33.1% more in Cashiers.
 Monticello, INCashiers, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock94.5100
 Food & Groceries93.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock122.7100
 Housing56.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$999,100$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock68.3100
 Miscellaneous76.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Monticello    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

At first glance, Monticello seems to be very clean and very charming. Appearances can be deceiving, so the best advice I can offer is to rent a home and spend at least  More

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Reviews for Cashiers    3 Reviews

This is a hidden gem of a place to live. Not only are the towns of Highlands and Cashiers like "sister" towns, this area offers a quiet serenity that is hard to find  More

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What is it that we will need in the coming weeks/months to have great color this year? As in any year, lead color change in our deciduous trees is best when days are  More

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If you live here you already know this. This is for the Floridians....The town of Cashiers, NC is 3,500 ft above sea level and the high elevation causes a 10-15 degree  More

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