| | Towson, MD | Alpharetta, GA | United States |
| Overall | 104.5 | 113.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.0 | 103.3 | 100 |
| Health | 85.2 | 98.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 140.3 | 169.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $427,300 | $606,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,630.0% | 10,080.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 110.4 | 120.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 120.6 | 103.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Towson 
3 Reviews
Because Towson university is right here, and we're not too far from downtown Baltimore, there are many bus lines running in the area. The problem though is they rarely More
Crowded, crime on the rise , very expensive and tax More
My wife and I have lived in Towson for seven and a half years. It has many of the things we want in a community but it is not our dream place to live. We would like a 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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