| | Bismarck, ND | Louisville, KY | United States |
| Overall | 95.2 | 89.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.1 | 97.0 | 100 |
| Health | 94.0 | 94.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 105.2 | 70.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $318,500 | $229,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,850.0% | 9,280.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 74.2 | 103.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 109.4 | 90.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Bismarck 
14 Reviews
I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for More
I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at More
What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos More
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Reviews for Louisville 
32 Reviews
I've lived in Louisville for 68 years it's one of the best cities to live in. The worse thing about Louisville is how much it has grown. Crime has increased in downtown More
I spent a day in Louisville as a tourist. Horrible. Nothing to see. Kind of decrepited. I wished I'd skipped it More
Love/miss Louisville! Not to big, not to small. JUST PERFECT! More
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