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Sanford, FL vs Bellingham, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in Bellingham or is it cheaper to live in Sanford?
- Bellingham is 11.2% more expensive than Sanford.

Which city has more affordable housing, Bellingham or Sanford?
- Bellingham housing costs are 120.9% more expensive than Sanford housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Sanford or is Health Care more affordable in Bellingham.
- Health related expenses are 6.7% less in Bellingham.
 Sanford, FLBellingham, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock117.5100
 Food & Groceries100.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.2100
 Housing86.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$606,400$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock82.0100
 Miscellaneous106.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Sanford    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

we are looking for a place that except a dog she 11 years old fixed, we are on social se curity we get about 1600 a month I am 59 and my husband is 52 years of age  More

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Over 14 years ago

A little southern town with some bad areas and not too much variety in culture besides white and black. Not too close to orlando, lots of outdoor activities, and overall  More

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You need to check exactly where in 32773 a house is located as the properties on the edge of the zip or more like 32746 Lake Mary. All services and shopping tends to be  More

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Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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