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Schertz, TX vs Farmington Hills, MI

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Is it cheaper to live in Farmington Hills or is it cheaper to live in Schertz?
- Farmington Hills is 7.7% more expensive than Schertz.

Which city has more affordable housing, Farmington Hills or Schertz?
- Farmington Hills housing costs are 17.8% more expensive than Schertz housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Schertz or is Health Care more affordable in Farmington Hills.
- Health related expenses are 21.2% less in Farmington Hills.
 Schertz, TXFarmington Hills, MIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock104.9100
 Food & Groceries92.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock79.9100
 Housing91.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$341,100$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock120.1100
 Miscellaneous103.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Schertz    4 Reviews

I have only lived in Schertz Two years but im beyond ready to leave this area as soon as my kid graduates. Ill just start by saying that there are NO jobs in the  More

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Over 11 years ago

Agree with you completely Tammy. Ready to move out. But we've been here 14 years, including a 2 year overseas stay. The previous mayor,(Baldwin) turned was a charming  More

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Over 14 years ago

We moved here from Nashville 15 years ago. Some of the things I like are the mild winters, diversity (but that is changing, good prices on housing, no taxes on food,  More

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Reviews for Farmington Hills    11 Reviews

Grew up in Commerce. Loved it! It was very quiet and peaceful and safe. Quiet and peaceful is not the case anymore but fortunately it's still a safe place to live. Why  More

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My wife and I have lived in Farmington Hills for the past 7 years. We moved here from Ohio and are originally from Texas. This area and especially our neighborhood is  More

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Over 17 years ago

The taxes here are so high, as soon as I retire, I'll have to sell and move to a different community to lower my tax liability. The city/county services do not  More

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