| | Menifee, CA | Ankeny, IA | United States |
| Overall | 131.2 | 86.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.6 | 100.1 | 100 |
| Health | 87.3 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 158.3 | 94.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $536,500 | $314,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,490.0% | 10,010.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 161.7 | 77.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 112.2 | 112.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Menifee 
4 Reviews
You would have to be seriously mentally unstable to not give Menifee five stars. It was voted in the top 5 places to live in California! It's growth is in an enormous More
I grew up in Menifee and thank God I was able to get the hell out of there. My childhood rural community was overrun with tacky track homes and city people. Traffic is More
Have lived here 25 yrs, raised 2 kids here. A great community, good atmosphere & feels as safe to live here as possible More
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Reviews for Ankeny 
3 Reviews
I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the More
Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it More
We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing More
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