| | Mountain Home, AR | Alpharetta, GA | United States |
| Overall | 74.5 | 113.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.1 | 103.3 | 100 |
| Health | 92.2 | 98.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 51.4 | 169.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $187,600 | $606,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,670.0% | 10,080.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 65.8 | 120.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 82.3 | 103.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Mountain Home 
14 Reviews
As for the haters- ANYONE should know something about ANY area before they jump in- if you do not do your research and purposely spend some time in any area before More
I lived in Mountain Home in the 60s ,70s, and part of the 80s. The biggest mistake I ever made was leaving there. I want to go back. We have smog, dirty air, fires from More
First of all, let me head off some of the arguments that usually accompany critical reviews: the people who live here are for the most part, warm, welcoming, friendly 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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