| | Nampa, ID | Alpine, CA | United States |
| Overall | 104.6 | 154.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 91.7 | 109.9 | 100 |
| Health | 101.6 | 89.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 129.7 | 278.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $374,600 | $876,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,160.0% | 10,690.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 89.3 | 130.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 71.2 | 153.9 | 100 |
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Alpine is a great place to live if you want to be away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It's rural yet close to needed things. The schools are great with More
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