| | Hastings, MN | Waukesha, WI | United States |
| Overall | 106.1 | 107.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.1 | 98.5 | 100 |
| Health | 74.7 | 100.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 99.9 | 97.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $286,200 | $286,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,780.0% | 10,270.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 104.9 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 140.0 | 135.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Hastings 
2 Reviews
Tons of reasons why Hastings is the best. Some natives, some transplants which makes for a great mix. We welcome the new because if you pick Hastings for what it is More
Hastings, MN is a nice place to live if you enjoy a small-town atmosphere. The people are mostly friendly, everybody knows everybody, and the way of life is hard set More
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Reviews for Waukesha 
7 Reviews
I lived in waukesha for 37 years. It's home, it's where I grew up but it's a bit of a dump. They're trying hard to make it nice but its just not that great of a place to More
I lived in Waukesha in 2006 while on a contract position for a precast design company. I found Waukesha to be a very enjoyable place to live. It is a very place to live More
Waukesha is a small city, 65K population, with the amenities of a larger town. Its access to library, daily shopping, mainline restaurant fare and outside activity is More
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