| | Bettendorf, IA | Manhattan, KS | United States |
| Overall | 82.9 | 83.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.6 | 97.6 | 100 |
| Health | 103.3 | 104.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 83.6 | 75.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $268,800 | $234,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,870.0% | 10,830.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 77.8 | 67.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 114.0 | 118.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Bettendorf 
4 Reviews
very low crime, great schools, housing costs-a decent house for family of 5 is around More
We are thinking of moving to the area (Iowa). I am an NC native, although we feel the need to move out due to huge influx of newcomers in this area from the northeast More
We moved to Bettendorf when our son was in elementary school based on favorable comments about the schools from several friends in similar stages in their lives. We More
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Reviews for Manhattan 33 Reviews
I lived in your city briefly this past year of 2015. Liked it. The cost was a bit too high, but generally you have a decent town compared to some places I've visited. I More
Manhattan is one of the best educational environments I have ever seen. The local school district is filled with passionate employees and the facilities are modern and More
Manhattan is a wonderful place to live if you are thinking about retiring here, want a family away from the big city, or if you are a college student. Because it is a More
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