| | Pella, IA | Buffalo, MN | United States |
| Overall | 79.9 | 104.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.2 | 100.3 | 100 |
| Health | 108.9 | 76.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 78.1 | 104.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $275,300 | $339,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,340.0% | 9,750.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 55.0 | 112.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 100.9 | 121.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Smal conservative town. Strong Dutch heritage. Very clean nice community. Great for families and retirees from the midwest. Terrible weather, and limited More
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I pay only $525 + elec. for a 1 BR downtown, above one of the downtown stores. Old and certainly not fancy, but convenient and somewhat charming. Most of the places More
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