| | Altoona, PA | Des Plaines, IL | United States |
| Overall | 77.2 | 105.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.4 | 97.2 | 100 |
| Health | 88.1 | 88.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 37.3 | 101.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $119,400 | $267,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,780.0% | 9,590.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 82.4 | 125.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 94.7 | 139.8 | 100 |
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Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow, More
Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west More
I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery More
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The historic center of des plaines is also downtown. Fairly easy commute to Chicago. The metra is right there. Also there is the Des Plaines public library with a great More
Changing of the seasons is good. But it's too cold for too More
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