| | Edina, MN | Urbandale, IA | United States |
| Overall | 107.2 | 86.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 106.5 | 100.3 | 100 |
| Health | 75.8 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 190.2 | 97.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $546,700 | $297,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,810.0% | 9,020.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 101.5 | 72.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 144.6 | 112.4 | 100 |
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Born and raised in Minnesota, moved to GA 2.5 years ago. Georgia is a wonderful place, but I miss Minnesota, family and friends so very much. Moving back,as soon as our More
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I have lived in Urbandale for 10 years and I love it here. Urbandale is a great suburb to the capital city Des Moines. We are on the city border to Des Moines, Waukee, More
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