| | Madison, WI | Lynchburg, VA | United States |
| Overall | 103.4 | 80.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.9 | 96.6 | 100 |
| Health | 92.9 | 104.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 112.7 | 63.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $337,500 | $221,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,750.0% | 9,870.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 85.8 | 72.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 133.0 | 110.9 | 100 |
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Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with More
Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting More
Lacks balance and zero accountability. More
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Reviews for Lynchburg 
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Lynchburg, VA, absolutely SUCKS. I'm a native Lynchburger. I moved away when I was 5 & came back when I was 13. These people can't drive to save their lives. They don't More
There is much that I like about Lynchburg. The scenery is pretty, lots of historic architecture, well mannered Southerners. But, it is dominated by Jerry Falwell's More
I have lived in Lynchburg for twenty years and I am very happy More
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