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Pensacola, FL vs Abita Springs, LA

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Is it cheaper to live in Abita Springs or is it cheaper to live in Pensacola?
- Abita Springs is 10.6% more expensive than Pensacola.

Which city has more affordable housing, Abita Springs or Pensacola?
- Abita Springs housing costs are 31.4% more expensive than Pensacola housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Pensacola or is Health Care more affordable in Abita Springs.
- Health related expenses are 13.3% more in Abita Springs.
 Pensacola, FLAbita Springs, LAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock98.4100
 Food & Groceries96.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock111.1100
 Housing63.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$241,800$338,100
 Utilities105  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock111.0100
 Miscellaneous97.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Pensacola    72 Reviews

I grew up in Pcola and moved away after hurricane Ivan over a decade ago. I have recently moved back and was shocked to see the rate of decline it has endured over the  More

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I've lived here for almost 30 years and love it! Good size town but not a big city still plenty to do in downtown's really come alive in the last 10 years. Plus we have  More

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I came here to visit and never left! The American Planning Association named downtown Pensacola "Florida's Greatest Place" after a popular vote and Palafox Street was  More

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Reviews for Abita Springs    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

It's the best place Ive ever lived. Beautiful peaceful, wonderful people, we like it just the way it is - small so don't move  More

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Over 18 years ago

You need to revisit your demographic numbers, as they cannot be accurate. I've scrolled through dozens of photos on the Abita Springs Elementary website only to see  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful and historic. Small, but close to larger utopian suburbia. Wake up to the birds and squirrels, drive a couple of miles for excellent shopping. Great schools.  More

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