| | Franklin, NC | Pigeon Forge, TN | United States |
| Overall | 90.2 | 96.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.1 | 98.2 | 100 |
| Health | 121.9 | 99.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 70.2 | 114.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $258,900 | $438,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,220.0% | 9,420.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 68.2 | 77.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 90.7 | 85.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Franklin 
4 Reviews
Great mountain town. Friendly people and lots to do. More
I agree with some of the posts on here saying that Franklin is more than willing to take your money, but it's difficult to fit in if you 'aren't from around here, are More
Franklin will welcome you if you are a vacationer but move here and it is a whole different story. We are one of those families that would vacation here every year and More
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Reviews for Pigeon Forge 
2 Reviews
Howdy to all in TN we are planning on moving to the Pigeon Forge area in the next year or so. We are looking for a 3 bd house, but was wondering what the cost of living More
I have lived in Pigeon Forge, Tn. for 11 years. This is a great place to live. The beautiful Smoky Mountains National Park is just 5 miles away and Pigeon Forge is More
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