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Franklin, NC vs Christiansburg, VA

#8 Emerging Metropolitan Areas

#19 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Small Towns)

#63 Best Green Cities

Great mountain town. Friendly people and lots to do.  More

I agree with some of the posts on here saying that Franklin is more than willing to take your money, but it's difficult to fit in if you 'aren't from around here, are  More

Franklin will welcome you if you are a vacationer but move here and it is a whole different story. We are one of those families that would vacation here every year and  More

I am a 30 year resident of Christiansburg. The cost of living is low here overall. Crime rate is low, weather is moderate with four true seasons. Blacksburg costs more  More

Virginia Tech is 7 miles down the road and a great place to educate and join the Hokie  More

I have lived in Christiansburg for two years. I have found it to be a very nice place to live. Many community activities, low crime, nice neighborhoods. A very community  More