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Beaufort, SC vs Goldsboro, NC

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Are people in Goldsboro older or younger than people in Beaufort?
- The Median Age in Goldsboro is 1.5 years older than in Beaufort.

Are housing costs cheaper in Goldsboro or Beaufort?
- Goldsboro housing costs are 49.7% less expensive than Beaufort housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Goldsboro or Beaufort?
- The average commute for residents of Goldsboro is 1.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Beaufort.

Things to do in Beaufort?
Beaufort, SC is an attractive city east of Savannah home to numerous wonderful sights including Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park exhibiting tranquil beaches or Beaufort History Museum showcasing many artifacts; they organize vibrant events like Gullah Festival each spring.

Things to do in Goldsboro?
Goldsboro NC located Eastern Carolina known for lovely live oak trees wide range family-friendly attractions historical sites that are popular among tourists

 Beaufort, SCGoldsboro, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,214329,725,481
 Median Income$53,653  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$344,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.31  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Beaufort    17 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

My husband and I moved here a year and a half ago. We have already made more friends here, than we had in other places we have lived. Most of our neighbors are from  More

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Over 10 years ago

This place is exactly what you'd expect for a small town. Great for old people who like a slow lifestyle of fishing and pig pickings. Horrible for young people --  More

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We are relocating to the area and I am wondering about the elementary school special needs programs. I will i appreciate any  More

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Reviews for Goldsboro    10 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

We have recently moved to Goldsboro and just love it. We moved from another small NC town in the west where we lived for many years. Everyone here is so friendly! Much  More

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Over 9 years ago

It is the military that brought my husband and I to this quaint small town of Goldsboro, and we have lived here for about 4 years now. We consider Goldsboro to be a  More

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Over 9 years ago

Goldsboro is a nice homey place to live. I know a lot of people that move out of the town and come back because there is family here. There is a plenty of beaches to go  More

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