| | Oakland, CA | Baxter, MN | United States |
| Overall | 195.5 | 86.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 111.3 | 99.2 | 100 |
| Health | 116.8 | 76.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 316.6 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $819,500 | $303,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,030.0% | 9,020.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 125.8 | 67.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 158.5 | 89.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful.
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Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do More
I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad More
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Reviews for Baxter 
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Baxter is a good place to live. It is a regional center for retail activity, with lots to do, and more than 400 lakes within 30 minutes from the city limits. There are a More
A community that loves it's place on the earth, Baxter is a place where people looking for a wholesome life gravitate to. That is why our growth has become so amazing. More
If you like four seasons, it is quite nice here. It is not as cold as it used to be in the Winter. Winter's are somewhat long, but tolerable and Minnesotan's love the More
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