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Hopewell, VA vs Beaufort, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Beaufort or is it cheaper to live in Hopewell?
- Beaufort is 24.3% more expensive than Hopewell.

Which city has more affordable housing, Beaufort or Hopewell?
- Beaufort housing costs are 95.1% more expensive than Hopewell housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Hopewell or is Health Care more affordable in Beaufort.
- Health related expenses are 30.9% more in Beaufort.
 Hopewell, VABeaufort, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock99.3100
 Food & Groceries94.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock129.7100
 Housing49.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$343,000$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock70.4100
 Miscellaneous102.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Hopewell    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I find it interesting. That a racist comments were posted by Tarrah. Yet when I tried to respond to her comment the site would not allow me to. Yes Hopewell, like other  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have lived here for about 8 months, and as far as I am concerned, the only good thing about this place is the schools. I work 25 minutes away in Richmond, because I  More

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Reviews for Beaufort    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Background: I'm a medical professional considering moving to NC. Was in the Albermarle Sound area last week and on walking down a dock, noticed large swarms of tiny  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities slow down in the winter, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, pot lucks, concerts, bridge and Scrabble,  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities do slow down in the coastal winters, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, bridge, Scrabble, pot lucks,  More

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