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Yreka, CA vs Payette, ID

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Is it cheaper to live in Payette or is it cheaper to live in Yreka?
- Payette is 4.1% less expensive than Yreka.

Which city has more affordable housing, Payette or Yreka?
- Payette housing costs are 2.4% more expensive than Yreka housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Yreka or is Health Care more affordable in Payette.
- Health related expenses are 14.2% less in Payette.
 Yreka, CAPayette, IDUnited States
 Overall  Unlock87.9100
 Food & Groceries97.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.3100
 Housing70.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$304,800$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock72.1100
 Miscellaneous93.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Yreka    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Visited this place. Whinney and Joan at the Chamber of Commerce were awesome. Everyone in town waved, stopped to let us cross the road, and were friendly. Looking into  More

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Over 16 years ago

corupt city government, "good ole boy" system, insanely high utilites, groceries, and gas. rude, judgemental people, no jobs, lame everything else, welcome to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Wanna' live here? Hope you're ultra-conservative and prefer no growth whatsoever except for the size of your wallet. Enjoy lively communities? Stay away from Yreka.  More

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Reviews for Payette    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Payette is has many features that are normally found in larger areas, including the following: a golf course that has been rated as one of the best in the northwest; a  More

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Over 8 years ago

Me and my wife have recently fallen in love with the mayor's mansion in Payette, which is currently for sale. We met with a real estate agent to sell our current house  More

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