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Oshkosh, WI vs Fairfield Bay, AR

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Is it cheaper to live in Fairfield Bay or is it cheaper to live in Oshkosh?
- Fairfield Bay is 11.2% less expensive than Oshkosh.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fairfield Bay or Oshkosh?
- Fairfield Bay housing costs are 42.3% less expensive than Oshkosh housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Oshkosh or is Health Care more affordable in Fairfield Bay.
- Health related expenses are 5.6% less in Fairfield Bay.
 Oshkosh, WIFairfield Bay, ARUnited States
 Overall  Unlock72.4100
 Food & Groceries94.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock90.1100
 Housing54.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$138,900$338,100
 Utilities94  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock82.4100
 Miscellaneous122.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Oshkosh    8 Reviews

Oshkosh may be alright if you were born here and never left the city limits. I was born and raised here and moved to Chicago. Stay away if you’re looking for gourmet  More

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Over 11 years ago

Oshkosh Wisconsin is an overlooked gem in the midwest. Cost of living is relitively low compaired to national averages and provides good schools, full access to medical  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you can't handle wearing a winter coat, you are missing the best part of Oshkosh. Oshkosh is not for everyone and probably not for you if you have a weak liver. A  More

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Reviews for Fairfield Bay    2 Reviews

I will admit to being prejudiced but this is an absolutely fabulous place to live and visit. The scenery is magnificent. Unlike areas such as Hot Springs or Lake DeGray,  More

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We've been searching different areas for about 10 years for a place to retire. Accidently stumbled on to Fairfield Bay, and fell in love with it. This is a beautiful  More

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