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Florence, KY vs Clemmons, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Clemmons or is it cheaper to live in Florence?
- Clemmons is 12.4% less expensive than Florence.

Which city has more affordable housing, Clemmons or Florence?
- Clemmons housing costs are 24.7% more expensive than Florence housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Florence or is Health Care more affordable in Clemmons.
- Health related expenses are 12.1% less in Clemmons.
 Florence, KYClemmons, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock84.3100
 Food & Groceries98.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock96.4100
 Housing77.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$340,900$338,100
 Utilities94  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock77.5100
 Miscellaneous92.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Florence    5 Reviews

It's a great place to live if you are a redneck. Really, when you cross over from Ohio it's like going to another country. I grew up here and spent my formative  More

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Over 11 years ago

Northern Kentucky is just too far north for me. Too much influence from Ohio. I'm a southern girl at heart and I'm looking to get down to the true south.  More

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Raised in Northern kentucky my entire life, I moved to San Antonio Texas last year at age 19. I am now 20, and have a soft spot for Florence... It's a suburban culture,  More

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Reviews for Clemmons    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Interested in relocating to the Clemmons/Winston Salem area from Virginia. Any advice? My husband and I are empty-nesters, and we are looking for a small town feel but  More

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Over 10 years ago

We are considering a move to the Clemmons area and wanted to know how accepting the community is of newcomers. We are looking for a small town where people look out for  More

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Over 20 years ago

We too are considering a move to Clemmons and would love to hear from residents, their thoughts about the city and raising a  More

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