| | Alpharetta, GA | Ocala, FL | United States |
| Overall | 113.3 | 87.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.3 | 98.1 | 100 |
| Health | 98.8 | 97.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 169.4 | 64.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $606,400 | $278,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,080.0% | 10,420.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 120.7 | 82.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 103.8 | 78.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Alpharetta 
26 Reviews
I have lived in Alpharetta for almost 6 years. Great city, professional residents, high end neighborhoods, and of course beautiful shopping centers. The example is More
I’ve lived in Alpharetta for 13y. I was initially excited and open-minded about living in the South. (We are from Chicago).
The traffic is terrible. Urban planning More
I live work and play in Alpharetta, GA. The standard of living is excellent. Housing is high end and affordable. Schools are highly rated. Amenities are top notch and More
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My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for More
I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories. More
I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another More
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