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Murtaugh, ID vs Emmett, ID

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Is it cheaper to live in Emmett or is it cheaper to live in Murtaugh?
- Emmett is 8.3% more expensive than Murtaugh.

Which city has more affordable housing, Emmett or Murtaugh?
- Emmett housing costs are 14.8% less expensive than Murtaugh housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Murtaugh or is Health Care more affordable in Emmett.
- Health related expenses are 5.2% less in Emmett.
 Murtaugh, IDEmmett, IDUnited States
 Overall  Unlock99.4100
 Food & Groceries92.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock103.4100
 Housing117.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$389,600$338,100
 Utilities91  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock102.8100
 Miscellaneous75.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Murtaugh    3 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in this town for most of my life it is a great town to be in hope you enjoy  More

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Over 5 years ago

I LOVE how everyone at the high school is so  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in this town for two and a half years and I absolutely LOVE the environment and atmosphere of the  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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