| | Iowa City, IA | Whitefish, MT | United States |
| Overall | 89.6 | 115.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.7 | 105.4 | 100 |
| Health | 104.0 | 100.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 78.7 | 210.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $265,800 | $838,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,390.0% | 8,060.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 68.5 | 74.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 117.6 | 106.2 | 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 Whitefish 
3 Reviews
I love Whitefish! While I love Whitefish, I worry about the future. Whitefish has been a wonderful place to live for years. People are friendly & you know everyone. More
Whitefish is a resort town with a resort tax, cleaner and better managed that neighboring Kalispell, but also more expensive to live in. Still, if you're from a more More
Whitefish is a small resort town, close to Glacier National Park. Lots of activities in summer and winter. A great place for kids. The schools are great too. More
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