| | Cornelius, NC | Stanley, NC | United States |
| Overall | 102.5 | 89.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.3 | 97.3 | 100 |
| Health | 95.0 | 100.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 131.6 | 91.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $446,700 | $323,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,670.0% | 9,860.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 100.7 | 89.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.4 | 88.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Cornelius 
5 Reviews
The Lake Norman area offers a multitude of activities, shopping,dining and all around great quality of life. Four distinct seasons with breathtaking scenery are a huge More
There is an adorable Childrens and Teens Clothing store in Cornelius, NC that gives exceptional customer service and their prices are very affordable....actually More
moving from a small town south of Pittsburgh..nothing here but the dam gas well stuff .not for me..i got a job in Cornelius north calolina..is it worth moving..iam a More
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Reviews for Stanley 1 Reviews
there is alot of older people that live in Stanley so i have to say that is
why Stanley is honey hole of different religions and churches.Good place to raise a More
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