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Alpena, MI vs Natchez, MS

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Is it cheaper to live in Natchez or is it cheaper to live in Alpena?
- Natchez is 2.9% less expensive than Alpena.

Which city has more affordable housing, Natchez or Alpena?
- Natchez housing costs are 6.3% more expensive than Alpena housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Alpena or is Health Care more affordable in Natchez.
- Health related expenses are 15.6% more in Natchez.
 Alpena, MINatchez, MSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock71.4100
 Food & Groceries89.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock105.1100
 Housing37.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$116,200$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock66.9100
 Miscellaneous81.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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 Natchez    3 Reviews

Enjoyed a one-day visit to this lovely town. Located on the mighty Mississippi River, historic preservation is evident. New businesses have taken care to preserve the  More

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Over 15 years ago

The city of Natchez was a great disappointment due to the fact it has been allowed to fall into a state of filth and disrepair.  More

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Over 20 years ago

Now, let me qualify, I've never actually lived in Natchez but spent one of the most relaxing weeks of my life there. Very nice people and some of the most beautiful  More

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