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Morrow, OH vs Kettering, OH

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Is it cheaper to live in Kettering or is it cheaper to live in Morrow?
- Kettering is 19.8% less expensive than Morrow.

Which city has more affordable housing, Kettering or Morrow?
- Kettering housing costs are 36.0% less expensive than Morrow housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Morrow or is Health Care more affordable in Kettering.
- Health related expenses are 1.4% less in Kettering.
 Morrow, OHKettering, OHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock79.8100
 Food & Groceries100.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock90.3100
 Housing99.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$195,200$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock78.4100
 Miscellaneous112.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Morrow    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I've never encountered more redneck reaction in any place I've lived in my life until I moved here. It's a semi-regular occurrence. Our realtor said "You can't go  More

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I had hoped I would not have to post a review with my opinion of the neighborhood in which I recently lived, but with multiple houses seemingly popping up for sale on a  More

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Over 16 years ago

We are situated in SE Warren County and are home to Valley Vineyards, a winery located near the Little Miami  More

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Reviews for Kettering    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Kettering for 25 years and, sadly, am strongly considering leaving. It used to be a wonderful place to live, but while shopping is convenient, crime is  More

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Over 19 years ago

Not a bad, small suburb of a mid-sized city(Dayton). Good cultural with a city-owned outdoor performance area that attracts national names on summer tours. Good  More

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