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West Seneca, NY vs Erie, PA

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Is it cheaper to live in Erie or is it cheaper to live in West Seneca?
- Erie is 12.3% less expensive than West Seneca.

Which city has more affordable housing, Erie or West Seneca?
- Erie housing costs are 30.2% less expensive than West Seneca housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in West Seneca or is Health Care more affordable in Erie.
- Health related expenses are 14.2% less in Erie.
 West Seneca, NYErie, PAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock80.8100
 Food & Groceries100.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock90.3100
 Housing69.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$159,600$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock82.6100
 Miscellaneous129.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for West Seneca    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Having lived in West Seneca all my life I have to say it is one of the greatest towns you could ever find. We have the great city of Buffalo NY right on our boundary,  More

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Over 20 years ago

I lived in West Seneca For 21 years, we never even locked our doors. No problems. Now in my new city, I always lock my doors, even when I am home. I miss West  More

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Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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