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Star, ID vs Goodyear, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in Goodyear or is it cheaper to live in Star?
- Goodyear is 5.5% less expensive than Star.

Which city has more affordable housing, Goodyear or Star?
- Goodyear housing costs are 27.8% less expensive than Star housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Star or is Health Care more affordable in Goodyear.
- Health related expenses are 7.8% less in Goodyear.
 Star, IDGoodyear, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock113.0100
 Food & Groceries94.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.5100
 Housing192.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$458,100$338,100
 Utilities92  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock119.4100
 Miscellaneous95.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Star    1 Reviews

I lived here for six months. I love this place. A perfect blend of rural and city. I have a 8-12 mile drive for most things, but anything and every this is here.   More

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Reviews for Goodyear    17 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

The best thing about Goodyear AZ is that it is NOT IN  More

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Over 5 years ago

everybody disliking az is a  More

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Over 6 years ago

Pros: there is jobs for all levels professional, entry level, and tons of manufactories, houses are beautiful, beautiful landscape, a lot stores, restaurants, a lot  More

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