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Jackson, TN vs Morganton, NC

#4 Most Affordable Colleges

#58 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)

#98 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)

#294 Best Green Cities

#304 2005 Best Places to Live

#28 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#254 2005 Best Places to Live

#268 Best Green Cities

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  More

We moved to Morganton in 2014 and love this town/area. The natural beauty in the Catawba Valley is astounding. Mountains, rivers, and beautiful trees are everywhere. The  More

Will be transplanting from the suburbs of Philadelphia and have visited Morganton on our way to Asheville/Hendersonville. It is close to take in what Asheville has to  More

It is the best place for schools. cost of living is great. Homes are cheap and affordable. Crime is very low. Recommend moving to Morganton NC  More