| | Brookings, SD | Escanaba, MI | United States |
| Overall | 84.3 | 79.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.5 | 89.9 | 100 |
| Health | 116.9 | 121.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 75.7 | 33.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $252,800 | $123,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,530.0% | 11,980.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 60.0 | 76.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 93.2 | 92.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Brookings 
5 Reviews
The 165-foot tall Coughlin Campanile in Brookings, SD, can be seen from miles away, marking Brookings, South Dakota, home of South Dakota State University. The More
i am originally from arizona, abandoned here by my ex husband. being a minority in the area is not the best idea as this city is slow to accept new comers to the area. More
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Reviews for Escanaba 
5 Reviews
I am so honored and thankful that I was born and raised in America, and that I have the freedoms and liberties bestowed upon its citizens.
In the Upper Peninsula, I More
I am not a native of Escanaba, however I have lived in many different areas. I found Escanaba's climate in relation to Michigan as pretty moderate. The housing is More
Don't expect to find a good job or make friends here unless you know someone. The often repeated phrase "You're not from here, are you?" is more of an accusation than a More
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