| | Alpena, MI | Schertz, TX | United States |
| Overall | 73.5 | 97.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 89.8 | 92.9 | 100 |
| Health | 90.9 | 101.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 37.8 | 91.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $142,600 | $334,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,520.0% | 9,700.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 71.1 | 103.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 81.6 | 103.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Alpena 
5 Reviews
One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan.
I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother More
Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen More
Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is More
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Reviews for Schertz 
4 Reviews
I have only lived in Schertz Two years but im beyond ready to leave this area as soon as my kid graduates. Ill just start by saying that there are NO jobs in the More
Agree with you completely Tammy. Ready to move out. But we've been here 14 years, including a 2 year overseas stay. The previous mayor,(Baldwin) turned was a charming More
We moved here from Nashville 15 years ago. Some of the things I like are the mild winters, diversity (but that is changing, good prices on housing, no taxes on food, More
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