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Murray, KY vs Gainesville, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Gainesville or is it cheaper to live in Murray?
- Gainesville is 24.4% more expensive than Murray.

Which city has more affordable housing, Gainesville or Murray?
- Gainesville housing costs are 59.0% more expensive than Murray housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Murray or is Health Care more affordable in Gainesville.
- Health related expenses are 7.6% less in Gainesville.
 Murray, KYGainesville, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock92.2100
 Food & Groceries92.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock107.6100
 Housing49.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$271,700$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock81.5100
 Miscellaneous89.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Murray    11 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

This is a town with 18,000 people and 15 banks. I had the law called on me for sitting at the end of washed out road, essentially a dead end, eating my meal and  More

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Over 13 years ago

I lived in Illinois for twenty years and have not had as many problems as I have had in the past four months living here in murray. There are alot of hateful people that  More

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Ive lived in murry for 5 years. Originally from Southern California. People say there is nothing to do in Murray. Well, if your looking for someone to entertain you  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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