| | Salisbury, NC | Gainesville, GA | United States |
| Overall | 85.1 | 95.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.8 | 95.3 | 100 |
| Health | 94.2 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 67.0 | 93.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $247,300 | $330,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,780.0% | 9,810.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 88.2 | 83.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 83.6 | 102.1 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Salisbury 
9 Reviews
So we went to check out the area today as we consider buying nearby. I read all this crime stuff etc. I rolled through my potential hood and talked to a variety of More
A big thank you to Leanne for her candid, well written review. She saved us a lot of time and money. Salisbury is off our bucket list. Wonderful old houses, though. We More
The apparently bucolic town of Salisbury is set in a beautiful southern climate with lots of beautiful historic homes and huge old-growth oaks.
Those charming More
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Reviews for Gainesville 
6 Reviews
Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for More
I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville More
This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to More
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