| | Dawsonville, GA | Alpena, MI | United States |
| Overall | 107.1 | 73.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.9 | 89.8 | 100 |
| Health | 102.3 | 90.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 99.0 | 37.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $396,800 | $142,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,110.0% | 9,520.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 124.5 | 71.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 103.5 | 81.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Dawsonville 
3 Reviews
After living here for over twelve years, I am qualified to offer unbiased information about life in Dawsonville. For the most part, this is not a place for just anyone More
Am interested in learning about politics, cost of living, climate, quality of life of other locations within and beyond More
The town of Dawsonville is small in my eyes but it is slowly growing. More
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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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