| | Cedar Rapids, IA | Brookings, OR | United States |
| Overall | 81.8 | 99.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.0 | 102.3 | 100 |
| Health | 102.3 | 100.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 56.3 | 140.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $184,900 | $446,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,140.0% | 6,770.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 68.8 | 71.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 115.2 | 108.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Cedar Rapids 
39 Reviews
My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start More
Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store More
I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre More
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Reviews for Brookings 
29 Reviews
Brookings Oregon is one of the most beautiful places in the world and has perfect weather. I searched for a retirement home, on the beach, for nearly ten years before More
Brookings is an interesting place, very nice scenery, and excellent weather.
The "locals" who inhabit this place are some of the most ignorant biased people you will More
Retired and moved here with my husband in 2020. Best decision we ever made. Amazing weather...even the rainy days are punctuated by crisp, sunny days in the winter. Not More
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