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Schertz, TX vs Lancaster, TX

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Is it cheaper to live in Lancaster or is it cheaper to live in Schertz?
- Lancaster is 2.9% more expensive than Schertz.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lancaster or Schertz?
- Lancaster housing costs are 15.4% less expensive than Schertz housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Schertz or is Health Care more affordable in Lancaster.
- Health related expenses are 3.3% less in Lancaster.
 Schertz, TXLancaster, TXUnited States
 Overall  Unlock100.2100
 Food & Groceries92.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.1100
 Housing91.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$260,400$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock122.0100
 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 Lancaster    13 Reviews

The city of Lancaster, Texas has a lot of character and a proud history. We have a lot of new businesses popping up and most of the neighborhoods in Lancaster are  More

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Lancaster is a pleasant place, not too big, not too small nor overcrowded. My neighborhood is very close knit. I moved here in 2001 but most of my neighbors are original  More

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Over 13 years ago

Lancaster has a lot of community spirit and is a great place to live. It is currently going through a growth phase, so I am looking forward to the next few years as the  More

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