| | Morgantown, WV | Lake Forest, IL | United States |
| Overall | 89.8 | 97.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.4 | 108.2 | 100 |
| Health | 126.3 | 96.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 77.6 | 285.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $257,900 | $898,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,560.0% | 9,400.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 76.8 | 93.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 107.0 | 141.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Morgantown 
16 Reviews
Morgantown is a vibrant classic American college town with a laid-back vibe. While the city and surrounding area are relatively small at about $150,000 people, residents More
Morgantown is a college town with many wonderful qualities, but for a retiree or someone on a fixed income, it is getting very expensive and crowded. The housing market More
its a good small university town, however the cost of living varies especially rents on whether you live near to the campus or far away from wvu. there are only couple More
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Reviews for Lake Forest 
4 Reviews
We relocated cross county to Lake Forest about a year ago due to a job change. We looked at nearby communities, within proximity of the work commute (the office is in More
Be prepared for a so called upscale town with entitled, overpaid, snooty people from teenagers who sneer at you to adults who look you up and down, who make demands on a More
Long cold winters, short cold springs, hot humid summers, nice More
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