| | Bismarck, ND | Pasadena, TX | United States |
| Overall | 95.2 | 96.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.1 | 96.4 | 100 |
| Health | 94.0 | 95.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 105.2 | 64.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $318,500 | $215,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,850.0% | 9,640.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 74.2 | 117.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 109.4 | 105.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Bismarck 
14 Reviews
I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for More
I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at More
What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos More
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Reviews for Pasadena 
10 Reviews
For starters I'm an African American, I'm a military veteran honorably discharged , I'm a tax payer and new home owner I'm married with 3 children. I'm from Chicago More
I have noticed that more and more people living in Pasadena, Texas park in their yards and I have seen a number of them even driving and parking on our side walks. It's More
I am considering a move to Pasadena now, but am concerned about the apparent lack of money being spent on the infrastructure. The roads are in dire need of repair and More
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