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Surprise, AZ vs Pickerington, OH

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Is it cheaper to live in Pickerington or is it cheaper to live in Surprise?
- Pickerington is 15.0% less expensive than Surprise.

Which city has more affordable housing, Pickerington or Surprise?
- Pickerington housing costs are 12.4% less expensive than Surprise housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Surprise or is Health Care more affordable in Pickerington.
- Health related expenses are 0.3% less in Pickerington.
 Surprise, AZPickerington, OHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock96.1100
 Food & Groceries97.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.2100
 Housing123.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$363,100$338,100
 Utilities106  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock96.0100
 Miscellaneous105.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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Reviews for Pickerington    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Pickerington gets about the same weather as Columbus Ohio but most of the severe weather in the summer goes north of Columbus so Pickerington gets mostly rain.  More

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Over 14 years ago

Being a suburb of one of America's biggest cities has its perks. We reap all the cultural benefits without all the urban disadvantages. Pickerngton is a smallish,  More

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Over 18 years ago

Pickerington offers excellent educational opportunities families. Although the school district is growing tremendously, it still has a small town  More

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