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Carson City, NV vs Florence, SC

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Is it cheaper to live in Florence or is it cheaper to live in Carson City?
- Florence is 27.2% less expensive than Carson City.

Which city has more affordable housing, Florence or Carson City?
- Florence housing costs are 61.1% less expensive than Carson City housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Carson City or is Health Care more affordable in Florence.
- Health related expenses are 10.4% less in Florence.
 Carson City, NVFlorence, SCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock79.6100
 Food & Groceries101.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.8100
 Housing144.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$197,600$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock77.8100
 Miscellaneous91.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Carson City    15 Reviews

Visited on and off over the years. It is actually green in the surrounding areas, right in town it lacks good green planning. Being so close to Carson and Tahoe,  More

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Over 3 years ago

I'd give Carson City a zero if I could. Simply, there's nothing to do here except drink and gamble. Sure, Tahoe seems close, but the vibrant part is about 40 minutes  More

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Carson City, Nevada is a wonderful place to raise a family and/or retire. We raised our two youngest children here and now we are retired, after moving to CC 21 years  More

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Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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