| | Midland, TX | La Plata, MD | United States |
| Overall | 92.2 | 115.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.2 | 108.4 | 100 |
| Health | 109.6 | 84.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 89.6 | 139.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $271,000 | $447,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,930.0% | 10,600.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 74.5 | 104.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 105.2 | 115.5 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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We came from Central CA to Midland, TX for work. We love this amazing city. People are kind, caring & thoughtful. We love the neighborhood and people ate so giving of More
I lived in Midland for 10 years (about 20 years ago) and have returned for family reasons. Have noticed Midland has really grown and is sprawling out along I20 toward More
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7 Reviews
Nice little town, but very expensive to live here, especially if one is retired on a fixed More
We have lived here for several years now. The schools are good and the teachers have been excellent. There are also several good private schools available. The people More
Terrible traffic, runaway growth, fast sliding into a More
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