| | Detroit Lakes, MN | Sweetwater, TX | United States |
| Overall | 87.2 | 69.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.3 | 89.0 | 100 |
| Health | 80.8 | 114.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 93.4 | 24.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $340,900 | $87,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,020.0% | 10,270.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 63.4 | 62.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 85.5 | 79.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Sweetwater 
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I've lived in the area in or around Sweetwater for a number of years, having come from the east coast. Fewer people per square mile than back there for sure is what is More
Sweetwater is a simple small city. I like Sweetwater because of its affordability, friendly citizens, no traffic and good climate. The housing costsare very low; for More
I would never live there again under any circumstances. Smart aleck punks in the public schools (bullying etc). No jobs, low wages, real redneck mentality, (look down More
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