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Alexander City, AL vs Dallas, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Dallas or is it cheaper to live in Alexander City?
- Dallas is 26.6% more expensive than Alexander City.

Which city has more affordable housing, Dallas or Alexander City?
- Dallas housing costs are 122.5% more expensive than Alexander City housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Alexander City or is Health Care more affordable in Dallas.
- Health related expenses are 18.2% less in Dallas.
 Alexander City, ALDallas, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock103.4100
 Food & Groceries93.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.6100
 Housing41.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$323,000$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock130.8100
 Miscellaneous70.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Alexander City    3 Reviews

If lake living is your thing you will thrive in Alexander City. Retirees and really just nature loving students and young professionals are moving to the Tallapoosa  More

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This is a corrupt dying old mill town that has lost its mill. The crony government is totally corrupt. The schools are pathetic and it shows in the ignorance of the  More

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it is a great place to live in. it is very quiet and you can get along with people really easily. its a very cool place where fun is always an option. i love staying  More

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Reviews for Dallas    10 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

ive lived in Dallas now for 4 years now and I have seen the tremendous growth. Yes it's still Lacks great restaurants but Hiram Georgia is right up the street barium  More

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Over 8 years ago

I can't believe the amount of crime in Dallas/Paulding county these days! There is literally something happening all the time. Murders, shootings, break ins,  More

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Dallas,Georgia is where my husband and I grew up. It used to be a small town where everyone knew everyone, but it has been diluted by outsiders. It grew too fast also. I  More

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