| Madison, WI | Palmdale, CA | United States |
Overall | 103.4 | 161.7 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 97.9 | 98.9 | 100 |
Health | 92.9 | 88.9 | 100 |
Housing | 112.7 | 144.2 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $337,500 | $444,900 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 10,750.0% | 11,360.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 85.8 | 179.7 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 133.0 | 133.8 | 100 |
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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 Palmdale 35 Reviews
I've lived here for nine years and I haven't had any problems. The weather is hot during the summer we get real Summers during the winter it's cold and it's sometimes More
I have lived here for many years and I wish I could move elsewhere.
I have lived on both the east and west sides of this city. The west side is supposedly better and I More
I live in West Palmdale, right by the mall and i just love it. The area is in need of more restaurants, preferably steak houses, a good old fashion Chinese restaurant More
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