| | Monticello, MN | Forest Park, IL | United States |
| Overall | 104.3 | 105.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.3 | 96.3 | 100 |
| Health | 76.4 | 88.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 96.0 | 96.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $309,800 | $265,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,920.0% | 9,500.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 109.6 | 134.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 121.4 | 140.5 | 100 |
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Reviews for Monticello 
4 Reviews
Wonderful community where I have lived for 6 years. Friendly neighbors who all help each other. Offerings of shopping amenities such as Super Target, Super Walmart and More
I moved to Monticello over 10 years ago. I am a native of Minnesota
and I am accustomed to the changing seasons. The city has boasted a
population increase from almost More
I just moved to Monticello in January. I grew up in a community that had neighbors looking out for each other. I guess I got lucky and moved to one of the few More
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Reviews for Forest Park 
2 Reviews
Lived here in Forest Park since 2017, and I can safely say it’s getting worse. As a matter of fact, just 2 days ago while moving my stuff out of my old apartment, a More
I've lived in Forest Park twice and love it. Convenience to Eisenhower and downtown or West Suburbs as I worked in Hillside. I was single male in late 20's with More
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