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Santa Claus, IN vs Black Mountain, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Black Mountain or is it cheaper to live in Santa Claus?
- Black Mountain is 35.6% more expensive than Santa Claus.

Which city has more affordable housing, Black Mountain or Santa Claus?
- Black Mountain housing costs are 69.2% more expensive than Santa Claus housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Santa Claus or is Health Care more affordable in Black Mountain.
- Health related expenses are 42.9% more in Black Mountain.
 Santa Claus, INBlack Mountain, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock105.8100
 Food & Groceries94.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock122.9100
 Housing70.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$446,800$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock83.2100
 Miscellaneous68.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Santa Claus    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

They have an amusement park there that offers free soft drinks all day long. Just stop at one of the little stations and fill up your cup, which is also free. The name  More

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Reviews for Black Mountain    3 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I lived in Black Mountain for about ten years and loved it! Beautiful scenery, friendly people, and a great vibe. I had to move back to my home state because of family  More

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Over 13 years ago

Moved to the mountains only 2 years ago from a big NC city. Thought this area near Asheville would be nice, but the people here are unkind and no one associates outside  More

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Over 16 years ago

There is no town in the US that is more similar to a Thonas Kinkade painting than Black Mountain, NC. You have to experience the magic of the mountains here to  More

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