| | Elkins, WV | Bristol, TN | United States |
| Overall | 74.8 | 79.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.8 | 94.9 | 100 |
| Health | 135.5 | 97.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 34.9 | 48.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $123,600 | $182,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,240.0% | 9,180.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 59.3 | 77.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 92.1 | 103.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Elkins 
2 Reviews
I submitted my review in response to another review, Gina, regarding Elkins, WV, but I'm not sure it was actually submitted. It was lengthy and I cannot resubmit it at More
Elkins is a fairly small town and very safe place to live. We have a great college right here and it is a good place to live if you want a variety in weather and More
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Reviews for Bristol 
5 Reviews
I moved to the area from FL, along with many others who are moving to the area from places like TX and the Midwest. Do not be mislead by the reviews. Bristol is very More
Update from 2006 - Current is October 2019 - I was born and raised in the Bristol, VA-TN area. Although the crime rate is low compared to many places - the jobs are very More
Struggled with keeping a decent job in Brisol. If a medical professional - only a one horse town with no More
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