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Jefferson, NC vs Waynesville, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Waynesville or is it cheaper to live in Jefferson?
- Waynesville is 12.0% more expensive than Jefferson.

Which city has more affordable housing, Waynesville or Jefferson?
- Waynesville housing costs are 30.6% more expensive than Jefferson housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Jefferson or is Health Care more affordable in Waynesville.
- Health related expenses are 1.7% less in Waynesville.
 Jefferson, NCWaynesville, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock97.3100
 Food & Groceries96.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock120.8100
 Housing74.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$319,100$338,100
 Utilities93  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock87.7100
 Miscellaneous79.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

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Over 17 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

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For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  More

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