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Tonto Basin, AZ vs Ouray, CO

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Is it cheaper to live in Ouray or is it cheaper to live in Tonto Basin?
- Ouray is 31.9% more expensive than Tonto Basin.

Which city has more affordable housing, Ouray or Tonto Basin?
- Ouray housing costs are 66.0% more expensive than Tonto Basin housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Tonto Basin or is Health Care more affordable in Ouray.
- Health related expenses are 25.2% less in Ouray.
 Tonto Basin, AZOuray, COUnited States
 Overall  Unlock121.9100
 Food & Groceries94.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock80.0100
 Housing90.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$596,900$338,100
 Utilities106  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock90.3100
 Miscellaneous80.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Tonto Basin    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Our community has about 2000 residents not  More

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Over 13 years ago

The population shown is not correct. We are a small recreational retirement community with about 2000 residents full time.  More

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Reviews for Ouray    2 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived here a year now and it’s an absolutely wonderful place to live in. The San Juan mountains are breathtaking and there is practically no crime. People are  More

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Over 16 years ago

One of the most beautifull areas to drive thro and into, all around area. Fantastic views, waterfall drops right into the back of the town Sit in the hot tub and loook  More

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