| | Fairmont, MN | New Ulm, MN | United States |
| Overall | 72.4 | 76.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.8 | 97.1 | 100 |
| Health | 87.2 | 83.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 43.1 | 61.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $144,800 | $203,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,350.0% | 10,120.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 60.1 | 58.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 78.9 | 90.2 | 100 |
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Reviews for Fairmont 
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Fairmont has good schools. Its K-12 public school system offers a comprehensive curriculum, wide-ranging extra-curricular opportunities, and up-to-date facilities. More
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Reviews for New Ulm 
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Well, hmmm. I did not care for it here. But then again, it was tainted by Catholic issues. (I had those until recently when I quit).
I also tried Lutherans - no More
Many areas (employers, city government, local hospital, etc.) are all working to make the city 'the healthiest place to More
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