| | Effingham, IL | Indianapolis, IN | United States |
| Overall | 78.7 | 85.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.4 | 93.6 | 100 |
| Health | 126.0 | 100.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 55.7 | 62.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $197,200 | $221,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,780.0% | 9,020.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 57.3 | 90.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 117.6 | 103.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Effingham 
3 Reviews
Excellent Christian community and conservative area. Nice area surrounded by farmland and lakes! More
Effingham is a place of conservative ideals and belief in the United States More
We checked in to this motel on our way home from a funeral. It was nearly 10:00 PM and we were all tired from a long day of travelling. Upon entering the room, we More
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Reviews for Indianapolis 
154 Reviews
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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