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Vandalia, IL vs Red Lodge, MT

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Is it cheaper to live in Red Lodge or is it cheaper to live in Vandalia?
- Red Lodge is 45.1% more expensive than Vandalia.

Which city has more affordable housing, Red Lodge or Vandalia?
- Red Lodge housing costs are 204.5% more expensive than Vandalia housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Vandalia or is Health Care more affordable in Red Lodge.
- Health related expenses are 28.4% less in Red Lodge.
 Vandalia, ILRed Lodge, MTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock105.6100
 Food & Groceries93.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.0100
 Housing31.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$431,200$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock93.4100
 Miscellaneous87.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Vandalia    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Vandalia,Il. has a low crime rate alot of churches but the jobs are  More

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Reviews for Red Lodge    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

The quality of life here is steadly deteriorating. People don't assist motorists stranded on the road. Drugs are rampant. What do you expect for a town that has about  More

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Only 2200 people, reasonably good weather (not typical of Montana) a ski resort close to town, nice golf course, and of course; GREAT FISHING. Close to Yellowstone  More

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