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Gainesville, GA vs Crossville, TN

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Is it cheaper to live in Crossville or is it cheaper to live in Gainesville?
- Crossville is 10.7% less expensive than Gainesville.

Which city has more affordable housing, Crossville or Gainesville?
- Crossville housing costs are 24.0% less expensive than Gainesville housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Gainesville or is Health Care more affordable in Crossville.
- Health related expenses are 31.4% more in Crossville.
 Gainesville, GACrossville, TNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock84.9100
 Food & Groceries95.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock131.3100
 Housing93.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$260,900$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock70.6100
 Miscellaneous102.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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Reviews for Crossville    6 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

We moved to Crossville because that is where God guided us. The people are very kind and very sweet the peace and quite is amazing we Love it here.  More

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Over 8 years ago

Checking crime rates and WOW! Don't think I've ever seen them ranked that high for both property and violent. Not even in California. Sad. You'd think a little mountain  More

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Over 8 years ago

First came to Crossville in the 1970s. Back then it was a cute little town. It's gone way downhill since then. Alarmingly high crime rate. The city council is run  More

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