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Alpena, MI vs Anchorage, AK

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Highlights
- There are 308 physicians per 100,000 people in Anchorage.
- There are 253 physicians per 100,000 people in Alpena.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Alpena, MIAnchorage, AKUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock37.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)59  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock84.886.9
 Physicians per Cap.253  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock112100
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Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 12 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

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it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

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