| | Ripon, CA | Montrose, CO | United States |
| Overall | 124.7 | 95.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 106.6 | 101.9 | 100 |
| Health | 100.7 | 80.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 203.3 | 111.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $629,100 | $421,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,120.0% | 9,990.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 111.1 | 69.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 111.7 | 106.9 | 100 |
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Ripon, CA. Is one of the finest small towns in the Central Valley. Very little crime, almost 100 cameras all over town that the Ripon P.D monitors, very slow growth, More
I’ve lived here for 17 years. We raised all three of our children here. Some of the schools are outdated and old fashion. Small town atmosphere. The city of Ripon works More
Coming home from work is like going on vacation. I cross the river into a larger city, Modesto,CA., to work daily. The hustle and bustle, rude drivers, etc., in More
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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
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