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Paw Paw, WV vs Taneytown, MD

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Is it cheaper to live in Taneytown or is it cheaper to live in Paw Paw?
- Taneytown is 33.1% more expensive than Paw Paw.

Which city has more affordable housing, Taneytown or Paw Paw?
- Taneytown housing costs are 270.3% more expensive than Paw Paw housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Paw Paw or is Health Care more affordable in Taneytown.
- Health related expenses are 27.0% less in Taneytown.
 Paw Paw, WVTaneytown, MDUnited States
 Overall  Unlock113.0100
 Food & Groceries101.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock84.1100
 Housing29.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$335,400$338,100
 Utilities85  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock104.9100
 Miscellaneous86.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Paw Paw    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I have quite a few reletives there..... GET OUT. NOTHING TO DO BUT HUNT AND BE LONELY. ESCAPE! Go to Winchester at  More

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Reviews for Taneytown    2 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Wonderfull Parks, great neighbors, and a Main St community. Employment is good but cost of living and housing are very high. The local Library may be small but the  More

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Over 19 years ago

Having lived in various areas throughout Maryland, I can say that Maryland supports its equestrian community fully. From showing to trails, Maryland offers an  More

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