| | Iowa City, IA | Hood River, OR | United States |
| Overall | 89.6 | 114.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.7 | 104.0 | 100 |
| Health | 104.0 | 94.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 78.7 | 176.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $265,800 | $626,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,390.0% | 7,850.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 68.5 | 73.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 117.6 | 134.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Iowa City 
24 Reviews
I was there 5 years. Nothing to do but we’ll go shopping... at Walmart. It lacks so many things. There is no experience here, it jumps on any political band wagon and More
Entertainment lacks greatly - especially the Hancher shows. I was hoping after they rebuilt they would be getting better shows there, that didn't happen. One has to More
Iowa City is great. It's diverse and never boring. There always a variety of new shops and restaurants to explore and try out. Also watching college kids do stupid More
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Reviews for Hood River 
10 Reviews
I have lived here for 20 years coming from the NY east coast area. This is a lot better in Summer as reflected in the rents which are out of this world -- $200 per More
Hood River Oregon is a amazing place to live the winters are awesome lots to do.The two things that i found that sucks about hood river is the cost of living and the More
I would like to know how many Hispanics are register voters in the city of The Dalles OR.
And how many Hispanics are there in the ciy of The Dalles More
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