| | Highlands, NC | Destin, FL | United States |
| Overall | 90.2 | 100.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 106.8 | 105.3 | 100 |
| Health | 121.9 | 104.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 205.9 | 168.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $794,000 | $605,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,450.0% | 10,340.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 69.0 | 93.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 90.5 | 106.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Highlands 
3 Reviews
This used to be a quaint, quiet, sweet little town, but it has ballooned into a rich man's Mecca. Fist of all, it's a tiny town... so parking is at a premium and it gets More
I have run two businesses in Highlands. It is a very seasonal business trend. The rents are high and so is the cost of doing business, including labor cost, cost of More
A beautiful mountain resort area with cool summers, Highlands has become the mecca for Southern High Roller to "summer". Restaurants, country clubs, elite shops, and More
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I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three More
This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare More
I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30 More
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