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Charlotte, NC vs Dublin, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Dublin or is it cheaper to live in Charlotte?
- Dublin is 25.6% less expensive than Charlotte.

Which city has more affordable housing, Dublin or Charlotte?
- Dublin housing costs are 56.8% less expensive than Charlotte housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Charlotte or is Health Care more affordable in Dublin.
- Health related expenses are 10.1% more in Dublin.
 Charlotte, NCDublin, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock76.3100
 Food & Groceries99.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.6100
 Housing103.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$159,400$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock70.6100
 Miscellaneous110.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Charlotte    305 Reviews

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 4 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  More

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Reviews for Dublin    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Nice small town. Real safe as long as you mind your business. John 14:6 Muay Thai Kickboxing club on telfair street is a nice place to train at  More

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Over 8 years ago

Typical small southern town. Everyone believes in Jesus. Not very open minded people. It has a variety of fast food restaurants. No where for a vegan though. Shopping  More

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Over 19 years ago

Nice small town living. Friendly and affordable. We miss the restruants and activities of a larger town but everything is convinent and you get to know  More

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