| | Tumwater, WA | Medina, OH | United States |
| Overall | 112.1 | 93.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.4 | 101.1 | 100 |
| Health | 87.1 | 87.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 146.1 | 95.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $448,100 | $325,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 7,420.0% | 9,610.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 91.5 | 91.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 142.8 | 112.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Tumwater 
1 Reviews
Tumwater is so beautiful, my commute to work in Olympia is about 15 minutes no traffic whatsoever! My kids both attend top rated schools, I lived in Bellevue for 8 More
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Reviews for Medina 8 Reviews
I've lived here since I was in 4th grade, and I love it. I have so many great memories, going to Fairlawn stores, relaxing in my house, and hanging out with friends in More
Medina is small and has nice homes. Everyone seems to know everyone that has kids or has grown up there since they were little. No one talks to newcomers, especially if More
Moved here about three years ago thinking I'd like to get back close to relatives. Seemed like a wonderful place at first, but the cloudiness will make all but the most More
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