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West Plains, MO vs Sherwood, AR

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Is it cheaper to live in Sherwood or is it cheaper to live in West Plains?
- Sherwood is 8.9% more expensive than West Plains.

Which city has more affordable housing, Sherwood or West Plains?
- Sherwood housing costs are 18.6% more expensive than West Plains housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in West Plains or is Health Care more affordable in Sherwood.
- Health related expenses are 9.3% less in Sherwood.
 West Plains, MOSherwood, ARUnited States
 Overall  Unlock80.7100
 Food & Groceries94.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.0100
 Housing46.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$206,100$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock85.5100
 Miscellaneous72.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for West Plains    6 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live, though jobs are hard to come by (have to know someone). Relocated here 2 1/2 years ago, still haven't gotten a good paying job. Cost of living is low  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm thinking of moving to West Plains Missouri. I currently live in California and have a possible job opportunity teaching at the college in West Plains. I believe I'd  More

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Over 16 years ago

We choose to live in Alton, MO because of the air quality of 75% The reason AQ in West Plains, MO is only 43 % A company there makes charcoal and a very big  More

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Reviews for Sherwood    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

If you are thinking of moving to this area then take my advice and don't do it. Unless you are looking for a high crime area where it's not safe to go outside after dark  More

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