| | Astoria, OR | Apple Valley, MN | United States |
| Overall | 107.1 | 106.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.0 | 101.5 | 100 |
| Health | 100.1 | 74.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 133.2 | 118.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $438,000 | $357,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 6,980.0% | 9,660.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 76.6 | 106.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 117.7 | 140.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Astoria 
7 Reviews
I’ve lived here for 9 months now.
First, what I like:
This place is absolutely beautiful, very close to nature, with great beaches, waterfalls, forests, and More
I have lived in Astoria, OR for over 5 years and have also visited this town for my entire 60 years. There is no better place in the US to live. My house has the best More
I went there to visit during June of 2011. I can tell you that Astoria is a very nice town. Its very green with tall trees on hills and grass very green compare to where More
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Reviews for Apple Valley 
5 Reviews
Being ex military, I have traveled to a lot of States. If I had my way, Id live in San Diego, but I can't afford it. My second choice would be Mn. There are lots of More
Apple Valley is a somewhat boring place to live. Most of the houses look the same. They are painted the same to conform to rules. Mostly chain stores but I prefer More
Quiet w lots of parks and low More
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