| | Muscle Shoals, AL | Fort Payne, AL | United States |
| Overall | 79.3 | 74.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.1 | 93.8 | 100 |
| Health | 118.0 | 118.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 57.0 | 39.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $221,100 | $170,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,670.0% | 10,140.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 80.1 | 68.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 74.9 | 62.2 | 100 |
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Slow paced, pretty topography, close to More
great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from More
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