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Sandy, UT vs Columbine, CO

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Is it cheaper to live in Columbine or is it cheaper to live in Sandy?
- Columbine is 9.4% more expensive than Sandy.

Which city has more affordable housing, Columbine or Sandy?
- Columbine housing costs are 1.6% less expensive than Sandy housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Sandy or is Health Care more affordable in Columbine.
- Health related expenses are 17.5% less in Columbine.
 Sandy, UTColumbine, COUnited States
 Overall  Unlock132.7100
 Food & Groceries96.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock83.6100
 Housing196.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$591,800$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock121.3100
 Miscellaneous109.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Sandy    16 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

It was a great city when I moved here 2o years ago but due to over crowding and building apartments the traffic is awful. People are rude and drive like idiots  More

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Over 9 years ago

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Over 9 years ago

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Reviews for Columbine    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Not a bad place to settle down...just not for  More

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