| Kansas City, KS | Joliet, IL | United States |
Overall | 83.3 | 95.2 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 93.9 | 95.5 | 100 |
Health | 102.3 | 96.0 | 100 |
Housing | 50.5 | 61.2 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $163,900 | $199,600 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 10,030.0% | 9,780.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 91.2 | 94.1 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 90.0 | 133.4 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Kansas City 15 Reviews
Avoid living in Kansas City, KS (Wyandotte Co.) by all means! We made the mistake of moving to this dump. High crime, high unemployment, murders daily, dilapidated More
nice weather if you like changing More
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Reviews for Joliet 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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