2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Franklin, NC vs Mechanicsville, MD

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Is it cheaper to live in Mechanicsville or is it cheaper to live in Franklin?
- Mechanicsville is 18.6% more expensive than Franklin.

Which city has more affordable housing, Mechanicsville or Franklin?
- Mechanicsville housing costs are 71.4% more expensive than Franklin housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Franklin or is Health Care more affordable in Mechanicsville.
- Health related expenses are 33.2% less in Mechanicsville.
 Franklin, NCMechanicsville, MDUnited States
 Overall90.2107.0100
 Food & Groceries97.1107.4100
 Health121.981.4100
 Housing70.2120.3100
 Median Home Cost$258,900$378,200$338,100
 Utilities102109100
 Transportation68.2101.7100
 Miscellaneous90.7100.5100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

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

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Over 9 years ago

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

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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

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Reviews for Mechanicsville    1 Reviews

We moved to Mechanicsville a year ago and although I am originally from Maryland, we didn't know anything about this area. We are retired and like the area. We chose  More

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