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San Francisco, CA vs Alpine, UT

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Is it cheaper to live in Alpine or is it cheaper to live in San Francisco?
- Alpine is 52.3% less expensive than San Francisco.

Which city has more affordable housing, Alpine or San Francisco?
- Alpine housing costs are 36.3% less expensive than San Francisco housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in San Francisco or is Health Care more affordable in Alpine.
- Health related expenses are 11.5% less in Alpine.
 San Francisco, CAAlpine, UTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock117.2100
 Food & Groceries116.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.7100
 Housing504.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$974,300$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock99.0100
 Miscellaneous162.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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