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Romney, WV vs Belen, NM

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Is it cheaper to live in Belen or is it cheaper to live in Romney?
- Belen is 0.7% less expensive than Romney.

Which city has more affordable housing, Belen or Romney?
- Belen housing costs are 1.5% less expensive than Romney housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Romney or is Health Care more affordable in Belen.
- Health related expenses are 31.3% less in Belen.
 Romney, WVBelen, NMUnited States
 Overall  Unlock86.3100
 Food & Groceries102.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock78.5100
 Housing48.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$194,800$338,100
 Utilities89  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock87.1100
 Miscellaneous78.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Romney    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

My family for more than 4 generations have resided in the town of Romney. It is common for people here to never lock their doors, even when out of town. I walk often  More

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Reviews for Belen    1 Reviews

I've lived here my entire life and I must say it's the only place I want to be my entire life as I am not exaggerating when I say that this place is heaven on Earth. The  More

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