| | Paris, TX | Cherokee, IA | United States |
| Overall | 76.6 | 73.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 91.7 | 92.8 | 100 |
| Health | 116.1 | 116.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 35.2 | 34.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $153,000 | $121,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,620.0% | 9,550.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 64.9 | 58.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 80.0 | 97.3 | 100 |
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It's a city where the city administration [ City Mayor, Commissioners, City Manager, DA of the County, & Police Dept] -
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The cost of living runs close to 30% lower than the average for the US. The local parish, Our Lady of Victory, can accommodate another 100 - 200 families. The State of More
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