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Plainwell, MI vs Byron Center, MI

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Is it cheaper to live in Byron Center or is it cheaper to live in Plainwell?
- Byron Center is 1.5% more expensive than Plainwell.

Which city has more affordable housing, Byron Center or Plainwell?
- Byron Center housing costs are 97.3% more expensive than Plainwell housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Plainwell or is Health Care more affordable in Byron Center.
- Health related expenses are 12.5% less in Byron Center.
 Plainwell, MIByron Center, MIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock94.5100
 Food & Groceries94.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock81.2100
 Housing59.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$371,900$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock98.2100
 Miscellaneous89.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Plainwell    1 Reviews

Plainwell is just off US131 about 10 minutes north of Kalamazoo (pop 71,000) and 20 minutes south of Grand Rapids. Nice "class B" school with a high percentage going on  More

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Reviews for Byron Center    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

This a rural suberb of Grand Rapids that is just far enough away from the city with close commerce and recreation. Great for raising a family, good schools, quiet  More

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Over 15 years ago

Great place to raise a family. Close to Grand Rapids with easy access to Lake Michigan to the west. Strong family environment, solid schools, and nice  More

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