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Vandalia, OH vs Ronkonkoma, NY

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Is it cheaper to live in Ronkonkoma or is it cheaper to live in Vandalia?
- Ronkonkoma is 84.3% more expensive than Vandalia.

Which city has more affordable housing, Ronkonkoma or Vandalia?
- Ronkonkoma housing costs are 156.7% more expensive than Vandalia housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Vandalia or is Health Care more affordable in Ronkonkoma.
- Health related expenses are 38.6% more in Ronkonkoma.
 Vandalia, OHRonkonkoma, NYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock147.1100
 Food & Groceries96.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock125.2100
 Housing61.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$511,300$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock108.1100
 Miscellaneous107.7  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 10 years ago

Great access to Interstate highways I-75 and I-70 and Dayton International Airport, so whether you are headed North/South or East/West, by road or air, from here, you  More

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Reviews for Ronkonkoma    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Property taxes are very high and it makes it impossible to retire  More

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Over 12 years ago

Not much goes on in Ronkonkoma. It's best feature is that it's conveniently located to easily leave. It has a non-stop speed train to Manhattan and a little private  More

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