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Pekin, IL vs Fulton, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Fulton or is it cheaper to live in Pekin?
- Fulton is 6.3% less expensive than Pekin.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fulton or Pekin?
- Fulton housing costs are 25.4% more expensive than Pekin housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Pekin or is Health Care more affordable in Fulton.
- Health related expenses are 4.3% more in Fulton.
 Pekin, ILFulton, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock74.3100
 Food & Groceries92.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock118.6100
 Housing34.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$128,800$338,100
 Utilities93  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock63.8100
 Miscellaneous135.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Pekin    3 Reviews

My review is a question to residents of Marshaltown, Iowa. Recent talk is that Pekin, Illinois is getting a Swift Pork processing plant. The residents are restless and  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have traveled and lived all over the world. Pekin rates about in the middle of the places I have lived. Small town atmosphere with some bigger city facilities. The  More

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There is not a whole lot to do unless you want to eat at every fast-food restaurant there is. They do have a very nice public park with volleyball and tennis courts  More

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Reviews for Fulton    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

With over $500 million in nearby industrial spending and over 3000 new jobs projected at a nearby federal prison, the economic future looks bright. Taxes are already  More

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