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New Hope, MN vs Orono, MN

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Is it cheaper to live in Orono or is it cheaper to live in New Hope?
- Orono is 0.0% more expensive than New Hope.

Which city has more affordable housing, Orono or New Hope?
- Orono housing costs are 186.2% more expensive than New Hope housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in New Hope or is Health Care more affordable in Orono.
- Health related expenses are 0.0% less in Orono.
 New Hope, MNOrono, MNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock107.2100
 Food & Groceries100.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock75.8100
 Housing107.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$945,900$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock109.5100
 Miscellaneous144.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for New Hope    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

There are 12 Jehovah's witnesses withing a 5 mile radius of Cooper High School, yet this religion is not  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am always cold  More

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Reviews for Orono    1 Reviews

Orono is a nice place to live, especially for families with children. First, the schools (k-12) are really good. It is hard for your child to get lost in the shuffle  More

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