2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Western Springs, IL vs Blacklick Estates, OH

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Is it cheaper to live in Blacklick Estates or is it cheaper to live in Western Springs?
- Blacklick Estates is 13.5% less expensive than Western Springs.

Which city has more affordable housing, Blacklick Estates or Western Springs?
- Blacklick Estates housing costs are 52.7% less expensive than Western Springs housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Western Springs or is Health Care more affordable in Blacklick Estates.
- Health related expenses are 1.7% more in Blacklick Estates.
 Western Springs, ILBlacklick Estates, OHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock91.4100
 Food & Groceries104.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock89.5100
 Housing205.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$318,300$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock92.1100
 Miscellaneous139.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Western Springs    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

A quiet neighborhood with good schools. There are just a few businesses and everyone knows your name. Traffic is not a problem. Being right on the Burlington Northern  More

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Reviews for Blacklick Estates    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Blacklick is a growing town, everywhere you look there is new construction. The beauty though, is there are reserve areas that must remain untouchable, thus allowing  More

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