| | Harrisburg, NC | Salem, VA | United States |
| Overall | 95.7 | 85.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.2 | 98.3 | 100 |
| Health | 95.3 | 111.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 127.5 | 72.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $482,600 | $260,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,950.0% | 10,260.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 88.2 | 75.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 108.8 | 124.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Harrisburg 
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I have lived in Harrisburg, NC since 2002. I moved here from a suburb of Detroit. I wanted to live in an area that was close to Charlotte, but still had a small town More
great pricing on homes here. More
You are only bored if you are boring. If you can't find anything to do this close to Charlotte...you have More
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I am looking for property in More
When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300 More
Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of More
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