| | Davenport, IA | Indianapolis, IN | United States |
| Overall | 82.9 | 85.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.2 | 93.6 | 100 |
| Health | 103.3 | 100.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 50.5 | 62.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $165,200 | $221,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,080.0% | 9,020.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 79.8 | 90.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 114.0 | 103.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Davenport 
17 Reviews
Davenport is part of a larger metropolitan area, called the Quad Cities, which includes Illinois river cities just across the Mississippi. River related recreation,, More
Lived in 12 SE cities before moving to Davenport. Quality of life is much better; ease of moving around with little to no interstate traffic. Grid layout makes it simple More
Great local colleges and More
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I lived in Indianapolis for over 23 years, and I really miss the laidback: easy lifestyle there. The prices of most items are lower than elsewhere in the US, including More
No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding.
Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout More
This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said.
The only factual part is More
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