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Cleveland Heights, OH vs Alpena, MI

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Is it cheaper to live in Alpena or is it cheaper to live in Cleveland Heights?
- Alpena is 11.4% less expensive than Cleveland Heights.

Which city has more affordable housing, Alpena or Cleveland Heights?
- Alpena housing costs are 33.3% less expensive than Cleveland Heights housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Cleveland Heights or is Health Care more affordable in Alpena.
- Health related expenses are 9.8% more in Alpena.
 Cleveland Heights, OHAlpena, MIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock73.5100
 Food & Groceries95.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock90.9100
 Housing56.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$142,600$338,100
 Utilities93  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock71.1100
 Miscellaneous111.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Cleveland Heights    7 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Nice place to live. High taxes. School system  More

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How underrated Cleveland is! Within a 30 minute drive, I have easy access to one of the world's best orchestras (the Cleveland Orchestra under the baton of Franz  More

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Over 15 years ago

All mannnnn! This Place is... well let's just say sad ! Get away from Cleveland as quick as possible and do not think twice about what you've done. Oh gosh, where do I  More

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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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