| | Montrose, CO | Lake Bluff, IL | United States |
| Overall | 95.4 | 97.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.9 | 103.4 | 100 |
| Health | 80.6 | 96.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 111.6 | 166.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $421,400 | $680,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,990.0% | 9,500.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 69.5 | 93.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 106.9 | 141.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Montrose 
23 Reviews
I've lived in the area for 4 yrs. First 2 in Ridgway. The positive is the City is growing which is bringing interesting development & tax revenue. The Montrose More
I was born in Montrose about 50 years ago and despite moving to Telluride, Denver, Ann Arbor, San Francisco and Chicago, I can’t find another place that makes me feel More
Okay so here’s the end all be all. If I could give this town a zero I would I came to visit my girlfriend from Denver and I considered moving out here despite being a More
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Reviews for Lake Bluff 
2 Reviews
Overall, Lake Bluff is an excellent village to raise a family. The schools are competitive and crime is non existent. The town is more like a resort with natural beauty More
I've grown up in Lake Bluff and still currently reside there after twenty three years. After years of education in the school district, I've come to realize its very More
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