| | Chicago, IL | Carson City, NV | United States |
| Overall | 105.7 | 109.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.2 | 101.6 | 100 |
| Health | 88.0 | 109.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 99.8 | 144.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $284,100 | $419,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,280.0% | 9,550.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 138.5 | 83.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 139.8 | 91.1 | 100 |
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I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major More
Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the More
I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices. More
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Reviews for Carson City 
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Visited on and off over the years. It is actually green in the surrounding areas, right in town it lacks good green planning. Being so close to Carson and Tahoe, More
I'd give Carson City a zero if I could. Simply, there's nothing to do here except drink and gamble. Sure, Tahoe seems close, but the vibrant part is about 40 minutes More
Carson City, Nevada is a wonderful place to raise a family and/or retire. We raised our two youngest children here and now we are retired, after moving to CC 21 years More
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