| | Fort Wayne, IN | Bowling Green, OH | United States |
| Overall | 82.0 | 84.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 91.4 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Health | 96.7 | 88.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 59.2 | 72.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $196,900 | $214,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,070.0% | 9,920.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 81.5 | 74.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 94.8 | 110.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Fort Wayne 
43 Reviews
Fort Wayne is what America used to be. Hardworking, unpretentious, welcoming.
There are problems, like anywhere, including crime on the east side, but nothing like More
Moved here from Buffalo, NY. Ft Wayne is a big city with lots of greenery and things to do. It is not congested and cost of living is cheap. One complain-drivers with More
I lived in Fort Wayne from 1962 until 1988 then moved north. Fort Wayne was a nice city at one time. It's sad to say, but today, it's become to highly populated with More
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Reviews for Bowling Green 
6 Reviews
THE QUALITY OF EDCUCATION IS EXCELLENT. AS A COLLEGE TOWN, BOWLING GREEN STRIVES TO CONTINUE EXCEEDING IN EDUCATING OUR More
Bowling Green is a great place to raise a family. Low cost of living, good schools, great parks and a caring community all combine to make BG a great place to live and More
Ohio magazine ranked BG one of the best hometowns in the state. Great, laid back place to raise a family; the University (with over 20,000 students)keeps the economy More
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