| | Bloomington, MN | Homer, AK | United States |
| Overall | 107.2 | 101.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.7 | 123.5 | 100 |
| Health | 75.8 | 129.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 117.8 | 103.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $333,400 | $358,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,810.0% | 12,690.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 103.4 | 67.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 144.4 | 111.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Bloomington 
3 Reviews
the cost of living is outrageous and the climate is one of the worst in the U.S. people are rude and traffic is More
bloomington is a comfortalble subarb, but their are huge diffrances between the east and west sides of town for example; shanty's ,housing thiry family members in a two More
With the light rail and bus system, it's very easy to get around Bloomington as well as travel downtown. Still most people drive, however. If you want your older kids More
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homer is a beautiful place on the bay, with a wilderness edge and a community More
Homer is one of the most beautiful places when the sun is shining. It's a great place to raise kids. The long dark winters can become quite a More
Homer is really great in the summer. It has a variety of little restaraunts, cafes, and coffee shops to suit all tastes. There is an active outdoor recreation scene More
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