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Tamarac, FL vs Sebastian, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Sebastian or is it cheaper to live in Tamarac?
- Sebastian is 12.4% less expensive than Tamarac.

Which city has more affordable housing, Sebastian or Tamarac?
- Sebastian housing costs are 14.1% more expensive than Tamarac housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Tamarac or is Health Care more affordable in Sebastian.
- Health related expenses are 0.5% less in Sebastian.
 Tamarac, FLSebastian, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock96.8100
 Food & Groceries103.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.7100
 Housing78.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$347,500$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock103.7100
 Miscellaneous107.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Tamarac    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

The best time of the year in South Florida is between October and February. Usually it's not too hot, not too cold. Daytime temps average in the mid 70's to 80's.  More

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Over 14 years ago

Great all year, even if too hot at  More

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Over 19 years ago

Tamarac is just north of Fort Lauderdale. Although a very nice area,like everywhere else in South Florida, housing costs have climbed over the last 2 years. Rental  More

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Reviews for Sebastian    13 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I have lived here peacefully, but when there was a problem, the SPD doesn't want to help. Wouldn't recommend living here, especially if small children are concerned!   More

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Over 12 years ago

This is an update to my "I prefer it" submission of 2/15/2011. After four and half years I am moving but not because there is anything particularly wrong with  More

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Over 12 years ago

I stand by my rather positive review posted on 2/15/2011. However, I am about to leave for a region with four seasons and three dimensions. This is an ideal place for  More

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