| Madison, WI | Naperville, IL | United States |
Overall | 103.4 | 108.1 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 97.9 | 101.7 | 100 |
Health | 92.9 | 94.4 | 100 |
Housing | 112.7 | 148.5 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $337,500 | $493,300 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 10,750.0% | 9,620.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 85.8 | 126.9 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 133.0 | 140.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with More
Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting More
Lacks balance and zero accountability. More
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Reviews for Naperville 26 Reviews
Naperville has a lot to offer. The schools are top notch, it is close to Chicago with a commuter rail that is easily accessible and fast, there are lots of parks and More
Lived around the area my whole life, moved to the downtown Naperville 7 years ago and wow has it changed and not for the better. There is way too much traffic and no More
Went with my real estate agent to check out a few houses in Naperville.First impression was the town was adorable especially the downtown but way too many people.couldnt More
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