| | Dickinson, ND | Great Bend, KS | United States |
| Overall | 92.2 | 70.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.9 | 92.4 | 100 |
| Health | 106.4 | 103.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 92.1 | 30.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $254,900 | $99,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,630.0% | 9,980.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 67.5 | 65.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 106.9 | 93.5 | 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 Great Bend 
4 Reviews
I've lived in Great Bend my entire life. Most small towns struggle with new businesses and industry. But life is what you make it. We have excellent schools and a low More
I have lived here most of my life and have seen many opportunities for Bussiness Growth to help the economy and in 40+ years have not seen much if any growth to boost More
Great Bend's economy is failing. There are no jobs and nothing new coming to town. This town is shrinking. The small town cost of living is great, but only if you can More
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