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Franklin, NC vs Jacksonville, AL

#4 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)

#103 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)

#323 2005 Best Places to Live

#354 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

There are around 60 Landlords in this area with varying numbers of apt. units. The list can be obtained from the City of Jacksonville's website. There are a few other  More

If you like a place that is REALLY quiet and very affordable, this is it. Things that this college town does not offer, that I miss: coffee shops, bakeries/deli's and  More