| | Martinsville, VA | Erie, PA | United States |
| Overall | 67.6 | 80.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.7 | 93.9 | 100 |
| Health | 111.4 | 90.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 26.5 | 48.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $106,800 | $159,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,900.0% | 9,520.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 65.6 | 82.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 98.3 | 112.2 | 100 |
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3 Reviews
I've lived here almost 40 years and taught economics in the local community college. Ideally situated between Greensboro NC and Roanoke VA. Low housing prices, crime More
We are lucky if we get one snowfall that covers the ground and stays for 1-2 days. Winters are mild with beautiful spring and fall weather. The summers are great but More
Boring! Nothing to do, nowhere to go, very scarce on jobs........need I say More
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Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered More
I've lived in Erie for 13 years.
PROS:
- Presque Isle
- Shopping options on Peach Street
- Great fishing
- The Otters and SeaWolves
- Decent food scene
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I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play. More
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