| Ocala, FL | Elgin, IL | United States |
Overall | 87.0 | 95.4 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 98.1 | 96.3 | 100 |
Health | 97.6 | 92.7 | 100 |
Housing | 64.1 | 80.4 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $278,500 | $264,200 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 10,420.0% | 9,880.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 82.1 | 90.9 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 78.9 | 138.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for More
I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories. More
I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another More
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When I first moved to Elgin 2 years ago I did not like it. I lived in a mobile home park near the river and highway 90 in a senior community that over prices it's lot More
Hi, as a way of updating the post for Elgin and providing a rebuttal for some of the negative reviews, I've decided to post on this board. I've lived in Elgin since More
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