| | Montrose, CO | Destin, FL | United States |
| Overall | 95.4 | 100.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.9 | 105.3 | 100 |
| Health | 80.6 | 104.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 111.6 | 168.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $421,400 | $605,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,990.0% | 10,340.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 69.5 | 93.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 106.9 | 106.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Montrose 
23 Reviews
I've lived in the area for 4 yrs. First 2 in Ridgway. The positive is the City is growing which is bringing interesting development & tax revenue. The Montrose More
I was born in Montrose about 50 years ago and despite moving to Telluride, Denver, Ann Arbor, San Francisco and Chicago, I can’t find another place that makes me feel More
Okay so here’s the end all be all. If I could give this town a zero I would I came to visit my girlfriend from Denver and I considered moving out here despite being a More
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I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three More
This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare More
I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30 More
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