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Florence, SC vs Biddeford, ME

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#268 2005 Best Places to Live

#321 Best Green Cities

#4 America’s Best Cities for Foodies

#5 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Large Metro Areas)

#15 Most Secure Large Cities in the U.S.

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#21 Most Competitive Private Colleges

#34 Best Green Cities

#81 America's Migraine Hot Spots

#89 Drought-Riskiest Cities

#236 2005 Best Places to Live

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

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

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

The cost of living in Maine is very high. I moved to Biddeford from Boston so we could afford to buy our first home. We had just had a baby and felt it was important to  More

I don't live in Biddeford, but I visit frequently and it is a nice little Maine town. It has a little of the strip growth and still maintains the older part of town.  More

Was big in sheeting and blankets. Very large portionof the people are  More