| | Franklin, NC | Winston-Salem, NC | United States |
| Overall | 90.2 | 84.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.1 | 95.2 | 100 |
| Health | 121.9 | 96.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 70.2 | 62.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $258,900 | $229,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,220.0% | 9,650.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 68.2 | 75.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 90.7 | 109.1 | 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 Winston-Salem 
26 Reviews
Winston Salem is a corrupt and sad city. Many residents aren't open to new comers and crime is rampant. The abysmal crime rate is due in part to the corrupt and More
I’ve lived here since 2008 and the community is beautiful and quiet. Convenient to everything and if you’re not a lazy person you can walk to Walmart, the bank, More
I didn't fully appreciate WS until I left. I still have family and friends there, and when I visit (I've lived in various places, now in the midwest for about 20 years) More
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