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Schertz, TX vs Old Orchard Beach, ME

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Is it cheaper to live in Old Orchard Beach or is it cheaper to live in Schertz?
- Old Orchard Beach is 12.8% more expensive than Schertz.

Which city has more affordable housing, Old Orchard Beach or Schertz?
- Old Orchard Beach housing costs are 35.9% more expensive than Schertz housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Schertz or is Health Care more affordable in Old Orchard Beach.
- Health related expenses are 10.3% less in Old Orchard Beach.
 Schertz, TXOld Orchard Beach, MEUnited States
 Overall  Unlock109.9100
 Food & Groceries92.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock91.0100
 Housing91.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$417,400$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock90.9100
 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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