| | Brookings, SD | Minnetonka, MN | United States |
| Overall | 84.3 | 107.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.5 | 104.1 | 100 |
| Health | 116.9 | 75.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 75.7 | 147.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $252,800 | $412,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,530.0% | 9,730.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 60.0 | 103.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 93.2 | 144.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Brookings 
5 Reviews
The 165-foot tall Coughlin Campanile in Brookings, SD, can be seen from miles away, marking Brookings, South Dakota, home of South Dakota State University. The More
i am originally from arizona, abandoned here by my ex husband. being a minority in the area is not the best idea as this city is slow to accept new comers to the area. More
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Reviews for Minnetonka 4 Reviews
Moving from Southern California to Minnetonka, MN the thing we noticed most was the country living envirnoment even though you are living within the city. There are no More
Minnetonka, MN was a quiet and nice place to raise a More
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