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Martinsville, VA vs Pinehurst, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Pinehurst or is it cheaper to live in Martinsville?
- Pinehurst is 38.9% more expensive than Martinsville.

Which city has more affordable housing, Pinehurst or Martinsville?
- Pinehurst housing costs are 351.3% more expensive than Martinsville housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Martinsville or is Health Care more affordable in Pinehurst.
- Health related expenses are 3.4% less in Pinehurst.
 Martinsville, VAPinehurst, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock93.9100
 Food & Groceries92.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock107.6100
 Housing26.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$454,100$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock69.1100
 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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Reviews for Pinehurst    3 Reviews

I've lived here all my life, born and raised. This area is and will always be known for golf but we also have a really big horse community. The area is a well know  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have to travel 1 to 2 hours to have anything to do. So if you want to live in a small town and don't mind traveling out of town for good restaurants, ball games, and  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pinehurst is a small town that is growing rapidly. It once attracted those that were retiring or vacationing. Void of the bright lights, but plenty to do. People of  More

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