| | Murphy, NC | Tarboro, NC | United States |
| Overall | 82.1 | 72.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.7 | 91.8 | 100 |
| Health | 124.2 | 132.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 62.5 | 27.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $271,400 | $139,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,950.0% | 10,210.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 72.6 | 71.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 74.8 | 81.3 | 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 Tarboro 3 Reviews
Tarboro is a small town, but big on hospitality. The people are very friendly and helpful. I moved here almost 4 yrs ago and neighbors welcomed me to the neighborhood More
There is nothing here. Nothing for kids to do, nothing for adults to do. The schools are terrible. Your kids will not have a chance in life if they go to Tarboro city More
Tarboro is a small town and honestly there is nothing to do here. I have lived here for 4 yrs (my family have lived here much longer, and you have to drive 16-20 miles More
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