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Nonstick cost-per-year: buy cheap and replace, or buy once?

The real math behind replacing budget nonstick vs. investing in durable cookware — with a full price-tier comparison and confidence-building tradeoffs for each.

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Nonstick

Easiest cleanup, shortest lifespan.

Cast iron

Built to last, needs upkeep.

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No coating to wear out, ever.

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Lighter cast iron alternative.

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