| | Alexander City, AL | Sylacauga, AL | United States |
| Overall | 81.7 | 76.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.2 | 92.4 | 100 |
| Health | 119.3 | 118.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 41.4 | 36.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $155,200 | $137,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,990.0% | 10,380.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 69.9 | 72.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 70.0 | 65.3 | 100 |
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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
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
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 Sylacauga 
2 Reviews
Worst city i’ve ever laid foot in. This city was gross, rude & not a single bathroom in sight. Everything is closed and everyone is rude. It is dumpy and ugly. Do not More
I'm born here, moved away, came back, few times. Unemployed, though my Home Town is quiet overall, Football Lover's. It's a pretty More
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