| | Poplar Bluff, MO | Marion, IL | United States |
| Overall | 73.9 | 77.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.6 | 93.6 | 100 |
| Health | 121.1 | 129.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 42.2 | 41.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $142,000 | $137,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,320.0% | 9,610.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 58.4 | 80.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 73.6 | 115.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Poplar Bluff 
4 Reviews
The people here are what makes this town. Most are nice and friendly if talked to. When we bought our home here 7 years ago we were immediately accepted by our More
Poplar Bluff is smack dab in the middle of the country. A smallish town that seems to buffer the highs and lows of economics and continues to make modest growth. It is More
Poplar Bluff is a good place to raise a family, especially if you are politically conservative and religious. The cost of living is very low on virtually every category More
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Reviews for Marion 
2 Reviews
I moved from Marion, IL a short time ago and would like to explain what happened to me there. My house was shot by a BB gun several times and ruined some of the siding. More
marion is a great place for young people to get going in thier lives. marion is also a great place to retire at. marion needs more young people spots and i think marion More
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