| | Jacksonville, NC | Morehead City, NC | United States |
| Overall | 86.3 | 99.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.5 | 100.4 | 100 |
| Health | 120.3 | 129.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 56.9 | 99.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $219,400 | $350,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,770.0% | 9,500.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 72.4 | 58.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 89.2 | 110.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Jacksonville 
12 Reviews
My husband and I are older, he is a disabled veteran and we are retired on moderate to low income. We have lived in different areas including SC. Some pros of living in More
Jacksonville North Carolina is a great area to live considering the proximity to the beach and the low cost of living. The area has experienced tremendous growth in the More
Hello, we will be moving to the Jacksonville area this fall and need some advice. We will be moving from TX, so we have never been to Jacksonville before and know More
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Reviews for Morehead City 
4 Reviews
I have lived on both coasts from small towns to the largest cities and travelled abroad a bit too...just so you know where I am coming from. People who love the NC coast More
Morehead City is a great place for a family. Very safe, good schools, clean, beautiful beaches. The weather is pretty mild for the most part (4 seasons). It is a tad More
I've lived in this area for more than 15 years --raised a few minutes away. Morehead is a beautiful, small town, with great schools, wonderful waterfront parks, boating More
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