| | Escanaba, MI | West Plains, MO | United States |
| Overall | 79.6 | 74.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 89.9 | 94.2 | 100 |
| Health | 121.5 | 101.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 33.7 | 46.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $123,100 | $179,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,980.0% | 9,480.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 76.5 | 59.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 92.0 | 72.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Escanaba 
5 Reviews
I am so honored and thankful that I was born and raised in America, and that I have the freedoms and liberties bestowed upon its citizens.
In the Upper Peninsula, I More
I am not a native of Escanaba, however I have lived in many different areas. I found Escanaba's climate in relation to Michigan as pretty moderate. The housing is More
Don't expect to find a good job or make friends here unless you know someone. The often repeated phrase "You're not from here, are you?" is more of an accusation than a More
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Reviews for West Plains 
6 Reviews
Nice place to live, though jobs are hard to come by (have to know someone). Relocated here 2 1/2 years ago, still haven't gotten a good paying job. Cost of living is low More
I'm thinking of moving to West Plains Missouri. I currently live in California and have a possible job opportunity teaching at the college in West Plains. I believe I'd More
We choose to live in Alton, MO because of the air quality of 75%
The reason AQ in West Plains, MO is only 43 %
A company there makes charcoal and a very big More
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