| | Murphy, NC | Hickory, NC | United States |
| Overall | 82.1 | 89.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.7 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Health | 124.2 | 127.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 62.5 | 70.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $271,400 | $255,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,950.0% | 9,700.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 72.6 | 79.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 74.8 | 94.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Murphy 
3 Reviews
Any & all information on living in your area will be very much appreciated. Middle schools, community collage, shopping, transportation, housing & community More
I moved to Murphy to get away from the hustle in Florida. I found the mountains so beautiful. But there is no work there. It's basically a place for retire's. The people More
I moved here over 12 yrs ago and have loved being here ever since.Two children to raise as a single mom and found it less exspensive then our previous home in Florida, More
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Reviews for Hickory 
8 Reviews
Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from More
Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path. More
Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same More
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