| | Dickinson, ND | California City, CA | United States |
| Overall | 92.2 | 99.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.9 | 97.3 | 100 |
| Health | 106.4 | 91.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 92.1 | 75.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $254,900 | $252,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,630.0% | 11,770.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 67.5 | 121.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 106.9 | 111.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Dickinson 
5 Reviews
I lived in ND all of my life until my son got married to a gal from MN. I moved to the city in which she lived. Sometimes I regret leaving my family behind to go to More
I have lived in Dickinson for over 10 years. It is a very conservative town, but the university helps bring in some diversity. I enjoy the open country and the More
This is an EXTREMELY religious town (catholic mainly). If you are not interested in religion you will not be welcome in this More
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Reviews for California City 
6 Reviews
My husband and I moved here in Nov 2014 from San Bernardino and we moved here for one reason, we got an enormous house with lots of land and no neighbors for $64,200. No More
California City, CA is a wonderful diverse community that is ever growing, in population and home values.
Living here over many months and researching here over 4 More
Living in Cal City 5+ years I can say this:
There are nicer areas than others and I lucked out. My street is quiet, have had no problems and neighbors are nice. There More
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