| | Alpena, MI | Farmington Hills, MI | United States |
| Overall | 73.5 | 104.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 89.8 | 99.3 | 100 |
| Health | 90.9 | 79.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 37.8 | 108.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $142,600 | $341,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,520.0% | 10,050.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 71.1 | 120.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 81.6 | 125.7 | 100 |
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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
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
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 Farmington Hills 
11 Reviews
Grew up in Commerce. Loved it! It was very quiet and peaceful and safe. Quiet and peaceful is not the case anymore but fortunately it's still a safe place to live. Why More
My wife and I have lived in Farmington Hills for the past 7 years. We moved here from Ohio and are originally from Texas. This area and especially our neighborhood is More
The taxes here are so high, as soon as I retire, I'll have to sell and move
to a different community to lower my tax liability. The city/county services
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