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Murrieta, CA vs Swannanoa, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Swannanoa or is it cheaper to live in Murrieta?
- Swannanoa is 19.4% less expensive than Murrieta.

Which city has more affordable housing, Swannanoa or Murrieta?
- Swannanoa housing costs are 48.9% less expensive than Murrieta housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Murrieta or is Health Care more affordable in Swannanoa.
- Health related expenses are 40.8% more in Swannanoa.
 Murrieta, CASwannanoa, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock105.8100
 Food & Groceries100.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock122.9100
 Housing197.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$353,300$338,100
 Utilities106  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock86.0100
 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 Murrieta    39 Reviews

Paul · 
Over 2 years ago

Very expensive to rent here. Many apartments in Murrieta charge as much as $2,300 for a single bedroom. But this is California, so maybe it’s cheaper than LA or Orange  More

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I moved here for my wife's job. It's a cookie cutter middle class community that costs 2-3 times as much as Texas. Homes aren't custom. They are tract homes on small  More

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George · 

A great place to live and raise a family. It’s a quintessential bedroom community. Very safe. Violent crime is a rarity here. Property crime is very low here too.  More

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Reviews for Swannanoa    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Swannanoa is a small rural community aoobut 15 miles from Asheville, NC in western North Carolina. The Asheville area provides an interesting mix of cultures, drawing  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am concerned over the debate about incorporation vs. non-incorporation. I hope that the vocal voices of each side, will not ultimately divide this pleasant place.   More

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