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Moses Lake, WA vs Emmett, ID

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Is it cheaper to live in Emmett or is it cheaper to live in Moses Lake?
- Emmett is 12.7% more expensive than Moses Lake.

Which city has more affordable housing, Emmett or Moses Lake?
- Emmett housing costs are 8.5% more expensive than Moses Lake housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Moses Lake or is Health Care more affordable in Emmett.
- Health related expenses are 8.3% more in Emmett.
 Moses Lake, WAEmmett, IDUnited States
 Overall  Unlock99.4100
 Food & Groceries98.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock103.4100
 Housing92.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$389,600$338,100
 Utilities74  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock102.8100
 Miscellaneous102.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Moses Lake    10 Reviews

The population stays around the same. Companies come and go, and the overall jobs (I mean professional jobs, not BK or McD's) seem to come and go too. Mitsubishi is only  More

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Over 10 years ago

You are way off on your population for Moses Lake, WA We have been at 21,414, stated officially on the sign as entering Moses Lake, all 2014. Please correct this asap.  More

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Over 13 years ago

I enjoy the dry desert climate and central location to outdoor activities. Even though it is desert we enjoy four seasons. The drawback is the influx of gain related  More

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Reviews for Emmett    8 Reviews

I strongly recommend that instead of choosing Emmett, you consider choosing Boise if you really want to move to Idaho. If you're flexible, better yet choose western  More

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Over 7 years ago

Emmett, Idaho is the best place to live because the people are super friendly, willing to help if your in need, happy, stress free. It’s beautiful scenery is gorgeous.  More

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Over 9 years ago

I don't know what Edward is talking about, this town is clean, downtown is cute and the people are friendly. Granted there aren't many jobs right in Emmett, but Boise  More

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