| | Bluefield, VA | Ashland, VA | United States |
| Overall | 72.0 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.8 | 99.5 | 100 |
| Health | 104.8 | 97.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 32.0 | 115.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $140,000 | $363,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,330.0% | 9,800.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 73.2 | 78.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 99.2 | 142.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Bluefield 
2 Reviews
Your part of something great when your in Bluefield. There is the wonder and beauty of the mountains in all 4 seasons. The cost of living is great and the quality of More
air conditioned city may be true when the humidity is less than 60%. other than that the scenery is nice and people are somewhat More
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Reviews for Ashland 
3 Reviews
Ashland Is by far the best place to live without Living In the city of richmond yes the housing is more but its safer and has THE BEST SCHOOL IN VA. My brother loves his More
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With a kid in college in this town I have access to all the good and bad opinions. Have you ever heard of Homemades By Suzanne? Great Deli for eat in More
Ashland is built around an excellent small liberal arts college, Randolph-Macon College. The school enjoys a great reputation with both Richmond and D.C. offering More
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