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Florence, SC vs Waynesville, NC

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Are people in Waynesville older or younger than people in Florence?
- The Median Age in Waynesville is 8.4 years older than in Florence.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waynesville or Florence?
- Waynesville housing costs are 61.5% more expensive than Florence housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waynesville or Florence?
- The average commute for residents of Waynesville is 1.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Florence.

Things to do in Florence?
Florence, South Carolina is situated in Florence county giving tourists leisure areas such as the Florence Museum or Swamp Fox Players Theater combined with employment opportunities at McLeod Regional Medical Center along with entertainment opportunities at Palmetto Preformance Factory

Things to do in Waynesville?
Waynesville is a small town located in Haywood county, North Carolina. With a population of around 9,500 people, it is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers easy access to outdoor recreation attractions such as Lake Junaluska and Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

 Florence, SCWaynesville, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,087329,725,481
 Median Income$52,425  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$197,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.35  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Waynesville    4 Reviews

The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

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Over 17 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

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For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  More

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