| | Alabaster, AL | Lenoir, NC | United States |
| Overall | 100.1 | 82.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.6 | 93.6 | 100 |
| Health | 122.2 | 129.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 78.7 | 44.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $261,500 | $184,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,150.0% | 9,980.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 98.4 | 80.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 87.3 | 81.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Alabaster 
3 Reviews
Alabaster Alabama ... affordable, adaptable and More
This is the sequel to "Escape from New York" staring Kirk Russell, but called "Escape from Birmingham" staring the dopes of Alabama. The people in this area Hoover, More
Alabster is becoming one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Alabama. With the addition of the Colonial Promenadeand White Stone Shopping Centers the economy More
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Reviews for Lenoir 
3 Reviews
I wrote a positive review of Lenoir 4 years ago and my opinion of the town has nothing but improved since living here over time. They've added a new movie theater, new More
I know the unemployment rate in Lenoir is not superb, but the lifestyle here is wonderful! I've lived outside Chicago, rural Oklahoma and New Hampshire, outside Ft. More
As a lifelong resident, one of the primary reasons I remained here was the abundance of employment. But in the late 90's we began a slow downturn, until many of the More
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