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Clarksdale, MS vs Greensboro, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Greensboro or is it cheaper to live in Clarksdale?
- Greensboro is 22.2% more expensive than Clarksdale.

Which city has more affordable housing, Greensboro or Clarksdale?
- Greensboro housing costs are 149.6% more expensive than Clarksdale housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Clarksdale or is Health Care more affordable in Greensboro.
- Health related expenses are 6.8% less in Greensboro.
 Clarksdale, MSGreensboro, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock84.2100
 Food & Groceries91.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock93.1100
 Housing26.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$229,900$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock75.3100
 Miscellaneous64.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Clarksdale    3 Reviews

I grew up in Clarksdale and moved out of state my junior year of high school. My family had been in and around the area for generations. It is sad to see what has  More

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I'm from California and I loved funky Clarksdale. The folks there are so friendly and curious about where you're from, what you do, and what you think of Clarksdale.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Clarksdale is a small town of about 20,000. Our economy is agricultural to a large extent. We have a tremendous amount of tourism based on our blues tradition which is  More

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Reviews for Greensboro    56 Reviews

I have lived in this city for 14 years. I am 50 and lived at different places. This is where I lived the longest and I am loving it. It has that sweet balance everyone  More

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I have lived in Greensboro for almost 30 years. Moved here in the 8th grade from Long Beach California. We literally fell in love with this great state and Greensboro in  More

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Over 3 years ago

Born and raised here. Yes some crime like everywhere else, but overall, I'm not afraid to be out at night. You might like some areas right outside of the city..  More

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