2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Martinsville, VA vs Little River, SC

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Is it cheaper to live in Little River or is it cheaper to live in Martinsville?
- Little River is 33.7% more expensive than Martinsville.

Which city has more affordable housing, Little River or Martinsville?
- Little River housing costs are 179.6% more expensive than Martinsville housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Martinsville or is Health Care more affordable in Little River.
- Health related expenses are 12.0% less in Little River.
 Martinsville, VALittle River, SCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock90.4100
 Food & Groceries92.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.0100
 Housing26.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$301,700$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock85.7100
 Miscellaneous98.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Martinsville    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

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Over 13 years ago

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

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Over 15 years ago

Boring! Nothing to do, nowhere to go, very scarce on jobs........need I say  More

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