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Severn, MD vs Calabash, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Calabash or is it cheaper to live in Severn?
- Calabash is 11.6% less expensive than Severn.

Which city has more affordable housing, Calabash or Severn?
- Calabash housing costs are 56.5% less expensive than Severn housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Severn or is Health Care more affordable in Calabash.
- Health related expenses are 41.2% more in Calabash.
 Severn, MDCalabash, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock101.4100
 Food & Groceries104.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock117.3100
 Housing145.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$274,100$338,100
 Utilities108  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock89.0100
 Miscellaneous126.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Severn    7 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

We've lived in Severn for 25 years and we really enjoy the convenience. Schools are good, shopping is excellent and it's close to everything ... malls, grocery stores,  More

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Over 11 years ago

now its extremely crowded, over populated, poor road infrastructure and Maryland is OUTRAGEOUSLY  More

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Over 15 years ago

In general, Severn is a fine place to be, in a state that has a lot to  More

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Reviews for Calabash    1 Reviews

At present I attempt to live in Murrells Inlet SC. The bikers have taken over day and mostly night. There are two each of some of the biker bars in the same area. The  More

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