| | Blue Springs, MO | Alexandria, VA | United States |
| Overall | 88.4 | 144.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.0 | 112.6 | 100 |
| Health | 102.3 | 101.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 83.5 | 200.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $269,300 | $590,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,550.0% | 9,730.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 93.3 | 128.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 92.0 | 143.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Blue Springs 
6 Reviews
I moved from Long Beach, CA to Blue Springs, MO 2 1/2 years ago. I had lived in Long Beach for 10 years, and northern California the prior 18 years - I've never lived More
Blue Springs is a FABULOUS place to raise a family. Public Schools are unsurpassed and community involvement is great. The city itself is a "bedroom" community with a More
Blue Springs is a great place to raise a family. The schools are full of devoted, enthusiastic teachers and families that are involved in school and sporting More
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Reviews for Alexandria 
49 Reviews
Old Town Alexandria is a charming port city, with lovely historic homes, fun restaurants and sweet shops. Its easy proximity to the hustle and bustle of DC offer More
Alexandria is different depending on what part of it you are in. There is a huge strata of rich and poor, with a few middle class neighborhoods in between. Old town is More
The mailing address in this area is Alexandria, or Engleside. Either way, it's SE Fairfax County between Fort Belvoir and Mount Vernon. The neighborhood has been here More
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