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Alpena, MI vs Plattsburgh, NY

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Are people in Plattsburgh older or younger than people in Alpena?
- The Median Age in Plattsburgh is 14.1 years younger than in Alpena.

Are housing costs cheaper in Plattsburgh or Alpena?
- Plattsburgh housing costs are 21.9% more expensive than Alpena housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Plattsburgh or Alpena?
- The average commute for residents of Plattsburgh is 2.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Alpena.

Things to do in Alpena?
Alpena stands out as Michigan's only natural deep water harbor conveniently situated near Lake Huron's Thunder Bay . With over 10000 inhabiting citizens this area provides tremendous recreational variety from boating expeditions to world class scuba diving dives & almost infinite outdoors fishing very popular among vacationers coming from all over United States .

Things to do in Plattsburgh?
Plattsburgh, NY is an inviting city north of Albany containing numerous delightful attractions such as Plattsburgh City Beach offering its distinctive environment or Ausable Point State Park perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular North Country Festival with music and art each June.

 Alpena, MIPlattsburgh, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,969329,725,481
 Median Income$40,202  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock29.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$142,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time11.92  Unlock26.38
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 Plattsburgh    4 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

hi  More

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Over 14 years ago

Been here 1 year, many many poor people in the area, many people with tattoos, piercings, many smoke cigarettes, and not to clean,restauraunts mediocre at best but a  More

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Over 16 years ago

The city has the North Country Center for Cultural Arts, the being-renovated 1924 Strand Theater, numerous museums including the Museum Campus of the former Plattsburgh  More

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