| | Altoona, IA | Savage, MN | United States |
| Overall | 86.6 | 109.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.1 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Health | 102.4 | 75.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 89.5 | 133.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $276,900 | $392,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,150.0% | 9,810.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 77.6 | 107.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 112.5 | 137.4 | 100 |
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I like this metro area---most of the time. Lived here the last 30 years. I've been to 48 of the US States and to many foreign Countries. Is Minneapolis the best? More
We have lived in Savage, MN for 1 1/2 years now. We love how close we are to everything we need. Quick access to freeways and jobs. Drive time is nothing, which means More
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