| | Greenville, SC | Alpharetta, GA | United States |
| Overall | 91.3 | 113.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.7 | 103.3 | 100 |
| Health | 97.5 | 98.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 80.4 | 169.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $358,800 | $606,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,690.0% | 10,080.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 76.2 | 120.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 93.1 | 103.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Greenville 
94 Reviews
My wife and I were prospecting Greenville, looking for work and a place to raise our son and grow our family. There's nothing inherently wrong with Greenville. The More
Thinking of moving there from Fl.
The country and the mountains are the only place to be. Country southerners are God's people. I just hope all the liberal devils get More
I have been reading all the negative reviews on Greenville on this site because, as a SC native, I was curious as to why it only had a 2 star average rating from over 90 More
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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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