| | Jacksonville, NC | Wichita, KS | United States |
| Overall | 86.3 | 82.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.5 | 95.0 | 100 |
| Health | 120.3 | 102.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 56.9 | 55.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $219,400 | $172,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,770.0% | 10,350.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 72.4 | 80.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 89.2 | 118.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want More
My comparison is to living in AZ, CO, NE & WY.
Wichita is a nice city with a lot to do. It has history, art, live music, breweries, plenty of biking and walking trails. More
I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful More
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