| Bedford, VA | Lake Lure, NC | United States |
Overall | 93.6 | 81.5 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 96.6 | 103.1 | 100 |
Health | 104.6 | 124.1 | 100 |
Housing | 64.4 | 112.2 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $218,900 | $437,200 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 9,680.0% | 9,900.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 76.0 | 70.0 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 117.8 | 81.1 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Bedford 4 Reviews
I've lived in Beford county for 17 years and the cost of living is great!
I disagree with the person who said the cost of living is high. I bought a fairly new home on More
this is a really nice area and friendly folks---but the cost of living and home prices are very high---it seems that groceries are a pricey item all and all you need More
Little if any culture other than wals in the woods and visits to D-Day memorial. Elks home theater is only drama More
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Reviews for Lake Lure 3 Reviews
I was only here on vacation for about a week or so...
But in this relatively-short span of time, I came to not only love this place, but also adore it. I also adore More
Lake Lure has a retirement community that has been slowly discovered -
Rumbling Bald Mountain Resort. This small lake area community has beautiful mountain views, More
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My wife and I have lived in Lake Lure in the Hickory full time since 2002. It is in many ways the best kept secret in Western NC. We live in the Rumbling Bald More
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