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Rock Hill, SC vs Tyler, TX

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Is it cheaper to live in Tyler or is it cheaper to live in Rock Hill?
- Tyler is 15.1% less expensive than Rock Hill.

Which city has more affordable housing, Tyler or Rock Hill?
- Tyler housing costs are 23.4% less expensive than Rock Hill housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Rock Hill or is Health Care more affordable in Tyler.
- Health related expenses are 9.7% less in Tyler.
 Rock Hill, SCTyler, TXUnited States
 Overall  Unlock85.2100
 Food & Groceries96.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.7100
 Housing84.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$227,800$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock80.9100
 Miscellaneous92.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Rock Hill    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

While like everywhere Rock Hill is feeling the pinch from the recession. However its close proximity to Charlotte, has meant continued growth, only at a slower  More

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Reviews for Tyler    29 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Upon reading numerous reviews on living in Tyler TX, after I and my family moved here!!!! I really wish I had read before leaving my home state to come here. Most of the  More

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My husband and I moved to a cabin in the woods just outside Tyler in 2007, so we've been here almost 15 years. Pros that other reviewers haven't mentioned: 1. very  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live if you have your crap together. Lots of professionals and families. Great parks, weather, restaurants, churches, and schools. If you like big  More

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