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Newburgh, NY vs Wheeling, WV

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Is it cheaper to live in Wheeling or is it cheaper to live in Newburgh?
- Wheeling is 37.2% less expensive than Newburgh.

Which city has more affordable housing, Wheeling or Newburgh?
- Wheeling housing costs are 61.8% less expensive than Newburgh housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Newburgh or is Health Care more affordable in Wheeling.
- Health related expenses are 13.5% less in Wheeling.
 Newburgh, NYWheeling, WVUnited States
 Overall  Unlock76.9100
 Food & Groceries102.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock112.0100
 Housing95.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$131,400$338,100
 Utilities120  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock79.1100
 Miscellaneous132.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Newburgh    13 Reviews

I am a Town of Newburgh (TON) resident. The Town of Newburgh is a great place to live and raise a family. The police are well liked and professional. Many Police  More

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Newburgh, NY was once a glorious small city sitting on the western bank of the Hudson River in the mid-Hudson Valley, just 60 miles north of New York City. It had a  More

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Over 17 years ago

Newburgh has very reasonable living costs for homes that would cost millions of dollars anywhere else close to NYC. Just look across the river at Beacon. Now is the time  More

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Reviews for Wheeling    6 Reviews

Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling, WV or what is the closest city there is an Amtrak in going toward Pittsburg, PA? Also what kind of people live in Wheeling? Thank  More

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Over 12 years ago

Wheeling is a very safe place to raise a family. Exceptionally low crime rate. Great schools to choose from. Lots of churches and 2 competitive area hospitals.  More

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My wife and I grew up in Wheeling and left in our early 20's but have come back after 40 years. Having lived from Bangor, ME to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl we found there is no  More

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