| | Kingsport, TN | Akron, OH | United States |
| Overall | 79.2 | 80.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.3 | 93.5 | 100 |
| Health | 97.4 | 87.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 53.9 | 26.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $202,100 | $106,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,240.0% | 9,230.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 80.9 | 80.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 102.9 | 107.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Kingsport 
22 Reviews
I retired and decided not to have Calif swallow up my retirement money. I like it here, but then, I have friends here. There are some lovely areas along Orebank Road and More
I’ve lived in Kingsport over 22 years. Beauty abounds around Kingsport, but it is an industrial town with all the odors and pollution that accompany such a town. This More
When is the last time Kingsport got 9" of snow? This is ridiculous. The last time they did get a decent snowfall they didn't even get 9" and it was record setting so More
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I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities, More
This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital More
My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from More
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