| | Arlington, WA | Great Falls, MT | United States |
| Overall | 136.2 | 87.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.2 | 100.1 | 100 |
| Health | 86.7 | 102.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 180.9 | 79.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $586,100 | $268,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 7,110.0% | 9,190.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 112.4 | 73.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 143.7 | 99.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Arlington 
4 Reviews
Arlington is a nice area, however the property taxes are very high. We built a home here in 2015 . The home is similar to the one we lived in in Arlington's "twin" city More
Arlington is north of Seattle. Like the entire Greater Seattle area, the quality of life is easy going. The weather is generally gentle all year long. A little snow in More
We live on the West side of I-5, area known as Smokey Point/Lakewood/7 Lakes. As do several other family members. The area still has a very rural feeling without driving More
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Reviews for Great Falls 22 Reviews
I grew up here. The lack of educational opportunities and adequate work opportunities made it extremely difficult to thrive. Upon leaving to the nearest metropolitan More
Please do not move to Great Falls if you are a liberal. Don't make a great red place go blue and ruin one of the last best unspoiled country places not yet destroyed by More
I lived in Great Falls from 2012-2015 and could not leave fast enough! We lived near the downtown area (which you think would be nice with a $1200/month rent...) where More
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