| | Radford, VA | Sanford, NC | United States |
| Overall | 82.9 | 81.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.7 | 95.1 | 100 |
| Health | 116.6 | 101.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 64.4 | 61.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $223,800 | $261,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,900.0% | 10,070.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 70.3 | 70.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 100.8 | 89.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Radford 
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Pretty nice place to live. There's not a lot of income here, or jobs, so commuting to Blacksburg to make some money might be your best option. Lots of beautiful city More
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It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet, More
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