| | Benton, KY | Utica, NY | United States |
| Overall | 80.3 | 85.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 90.3 | 98.0 | 100 |
| Health | 119.8 | 111.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 41.0 | 51.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $137,100 | $161,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,160.0% | 10,990.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 76.5 | 83.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 84.6 | 111.5 | 100 |
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Reviews for Benton 
3 Reviews
It seems like a nasty town ever since it decided to be a sundown town back in 1914. Pretty much speaks for itself. More
We were looking for a cute small town (pop. under 10,000), low crime, and moderate winters. By "cute" I mean that the Main Street has lots of locally owned small More
Marshall County is the best place in the world to More
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Utica has stabilized after a few decades of rather precipitous decline. It reached its peak population of just over 100,000 in 1960 but began a descent in subsequent More
I grew up in Utica and it is a great place to live and raise a family. There is a high immigrant population which has helped grow the city and make it very cultural. The More
The food is the best in the country, great parks, a zoo, it's own ski hill and great culture with the Stanley and Museum. Plus it's the gateway to the Adirondacks. I More
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