| | Normal, IL | Riverside, CA | United States |
| Overall | 82.1 | 131.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.4 | 100.4 | 100 |
| Health | 109.0 | 87.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 60.5 | 177.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $209,800 | $590,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,920.0% | 10,600.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 69.8 | 146.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 137.9 | 112.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Normal 
5 Reviews
While not a perfect town by any stretch of the imagination, I have lived in Normal my entire life and I have to say that there are FAR worse places one could live. The More
I would like to know more about the quality of education at Illinois State More
With relatively low crime, good schools and excellent access to higher education, Normal is a great place to raise a family. The city is trying to update its city center More
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Reviews for Riverside 
42 Reviews
I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves.
Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am More
I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside.
1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs.
If you want to walk or bike you More
Whew where to begin with dear old riverside.
I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the More
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