| Des Moines, IA | Freeport, IL | United States |
Overall | 86.6 | 72.7 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 96.0 | 89.3 | 100 |
Health | 102.4 | 111.0 | 100 |
Housing | 57.8 | 27.9 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $175,700 | $91,900 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 8,960.0% | 9,970.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 74.7 | 66.8 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 112.2 | 105.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Des Moines 53 Reviews
Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the More
This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north More
Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike More
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Reviews for Freeport 9 Reviews
I bought a house here in 2018. It was the best decision of my life. My life is so much better. Freeport Is a great town. The best way to sum it up is, if the town from More
I've lived here since the mid 1970's and only moved away for a short time before returning. We love the fact Freeport is close to many great midwest attractions. More
Freeport is a nice small city. Some people call it boring but I like quiet and peace. People seem to keep to themselves here in freeport and I don't mind that at all More
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