| | Southport, NC | Worcester, MA | United States |
| Overall | 101.4 | 111.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.5 | 105.2 | 100 |
| Health | 117.3 | 96.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 95.6 | 113.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $354,800 | $365,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,990.0% | 10,740.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 89.0 | 95.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.7 | 135.4 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Southport 
3 Reviews
I found the other reviews interesting stating that the housing market is priced high. This is very subjective and based on what they've looked at. We live in NJ and are More
I hated to leave the other reveiw stand alone. Yes cost of living is higher in Southport than say Whiteville or Fayetteville. You do pay a premium to live next to the More
Southport is a great place to live if you can stand the cost of living. Housing prices are high, taxes are high, and utilities are expensive. The city of Southport is More
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Reviews for Worcester 11 Reviews
I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all More
Great healthcare statewide, not just in More
Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city, More
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