| | Duluth, MN | Joliet, IL | United States |
| Overall | 84.7 | 95.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.4 | 95.5 | 100 |
| Health | 86.3 | 96.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 75.6 | 61.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $243,200 | $199,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,540.0% | 9,780.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 81.5 | 94.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 102.4 | 133.4 | 100 |
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My husband and I just visited Duluth for our anniversary. We stayed in Canal Park and found the area fun and convenient for travelers. Lots of quaint shops and More
It is the worse weather in the U.S. as far as small cities that large. The houses are fare below par. they are old shingle 1920s vintage generally and not normally well More
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7 Reviews
Great place to live !!!!!!!!!! Lived in Naperville for 30 years in that rat race ! Came herE bought a home reallll cheap and neighbors are great and taxes are low ! Lots More
its laid back mixed town people mind to them self.I like it at first I didn't but it grew on me anyway overall its a nice place to More
The West side of town above the Bluffs is filled with stately Victorian homes. Public gatherings on major holidays are More
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