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Roy, UT vs Moscow, ID

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Is it cheaper to live in Moscow or is it cheaper to live in Roy?
- Moscow is 7.6% less expensive than Roy.

Which city has more affordable housing, Moscow or Roy?
- Moscow housing costs are 2.1% less expensive than Roy housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Roy or is Health Care more affordable in Moscow.
- Health related expenses are 5.3% more in Moscow.
 Roy, UTMoscow, IDUnited States
 Overall  Unlock99.1100
 Food & Groceries92.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock107.7100
 Housing129.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$408,400$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock64.9100
 Miscellaneous91.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Roy    1 Reviews

I decided to make a comment about Roy, Utah because I saw that no one else had made a comment about it yet! I lived in Roy for a little over two years and I thought it  More

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Reviews for Moscow    13 Reviews

I paused to reread my comments below. What was missing is the heart of the matter, which I’d like to explain now before you read my experience and opinion. While I  More

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Moved to Moscow, ID in retirement. Great to leave Seattle and whacky WA state Gov. Small quaint town. Christian based safe place. Housing is hard to come by. Based upon  More

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Development is only a good thing when it's beneficial for the whole community. Lived here for 36 years. It's changed from a strong, middle class community with a  More

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