| | Livonia, MI | Alpena, MI | United States |
| Overall | 91.8 | 73.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.1 | 89.8 | 100 |
| Health | 81.8 | 90.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 88.0 | 37.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $259,800 | $142,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,050.0% | 9,520.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 123.3 | 71.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 114.1 | 81.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Livonia 
4 Reviews
Livonia has some of the best schools and support for special needs More
I lived in Livonia most of my life and it's a pretty decent city! The schools are good, there are plenty of parks. There are 3 public pools, a couple of golf courses and More
I moved to Livonia about six years ago, and I thought I would hate it. To my surprise, I actually really like it here.
Livonia is pretty much middle class, and it is an 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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