| | Pensacola, FL | Alton, IL | United States |
| Overall | 89.0 | 82.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.6 | 92.0 | 100 |
| Health | 98.1 | 94.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 63.0 | 22.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $240,000 | $79,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,530.0% | 10,050.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 89.8 | 91.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 97.0 | 133.4 | 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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My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and More
Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people More
Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you More
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