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Orlando, FL vs Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Idyllwild-Pine Cove or is it cheaper to live in Orlando?
- Idyllwild-Pine Cove is 23.8% more expensive than Orlando.

Which city has more affordable housing, Idyllwild-Pine Cove or Orlando?
- Idyllwild-Pine Cove housing costs are 28.0% more expensive than Orlando housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Orlando or is Health Care more affordable in Idyllwild-Pine Cove.
- Health related expenses are 15.6% less in Idyllwild-Pine Cove.
 Orlando, FLIdyllwild-Pine Cove, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock131.2100
 Food & Groceries100.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock87.3100
 Housing100.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$460,700$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock149.1100
 Miscellaneous106.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Orlando    237 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I made the decision to move to Orlando when I was 20. My father was a contractor so by then I'd lived in many different states & countries so I have a unique  More

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I have lived and worked in the Orlando area for more than 10 years. I really wish I could give Orlando two ratings because half the year it is wonderful and other half  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Orlando for 6 years. The environment, living costs, and housing costs are good. There are many fun places around Orlando. It's a good place to live in  More

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Reviews for Idyllwild-Pine Cove    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Idyllwild is like my home away from home. I grew up with my family having a place up there. It was an old ski lodge called Paradise Lodge. I spent many holidays up  More

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Over 15 years ago

Idyllwild is like my home away from home. I grew up with my family having a place up there. It was an old ski lodge called Paradise Lodge. I spent many holidays up  More

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One of the most prestine wilderness in S. CA. A quiet and quaint town rich in art culture. It's also close to other popular towns such as San Diego and Palm  More

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