| | Kingsport, TN | Topeka, KS | United States |
| Overall | 79.2 | 80.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.3 | 93.7 | 100 |
| Health | 97.4 | 107.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 53.9 | 47.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $202,100 | $169,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,240.0% | 10,310.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 80.9 | 73.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 102.9 | 120.3 | 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 live in Topeka this town is awful
A lot of crime has been happening here.
I don't suggest moving here.
This town is also dying out it's mostly old people, meth More
I lived in Topeka most of my life until moving to Katy, Texas...which is a premiere suburb of Houston. Topeka is genuinely missed as it is a superb community to raise a More
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