| | Houston, TX | Pensacola, FL | United States |
| Overall | 96.9 | 89.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.1 | 96.6 | 100 |
| Health | 95.1 | 98.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 75.4 | 63.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $247,900 | $240,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,650.0% | 10,530.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 119.0 | 89.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 105.9 | 97.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Pensacola 
72 Reviews
I grew up in Pcola and moved away after hurricane Ivan over a decade ago. I have recently moved back and was shocked to see the rate of decline it has endured over the More
I've lived here for almost 30 years and love it! Good size town but not a big city still plenty to do in downtown's really come alive in the last 10 years. Plus we have More
I came here to visit and never left! The American Planning Association named downtown Pensacola "Florida's Greatest Place" after a popular vote and Palafox Street was More
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