2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Morganton, NC vs Adairsville, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Adairsville or is it cheaper to live in Morganton?
- Adairsville is 8.5% more expensive than Morganton.

Which city has more affordable housing, Adairsville or Morganton?
- Adairsville housing costs are 17.2% more expensive than Morganton housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Morganton or is Health Care more affordable in Adairsville.
- Health related expenses are 21.3% less in Adairsville.
 Morganton, NCAdairsville, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock92.0100
 Food & Groceries95.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock99.9100
 Housing59.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$263,300$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock98.3100
 Miscellaneous83.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Morganton    4 Reviews

We moved to Morganton in 2014 and love this town/area. The natural beauty in the Catawba Valley is astounding. Mountains, rivers, and beautiful trees are everywhere. The  More

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Over 10 years ago

Will be transplanting from the suburbs of Philadelphia and have visited Morganton on our way to Asheville/Hendersonville. It is close to take in what Asheville has to  More

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Over 11 years ago

It is the best place for schools. cost of living is great. Homes are cheap and affordable. Crime is very low. Recommend moving to Morganton NC  More

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Reviews for Adairsville    5 Reviews

Adairsville has beautiful new schools and a great park with hiking trails and a rec department. The teachers really care about the kids and the principal at Adairsville  More

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Gorgeous new schools and a beautiful park with rec department and hiking trails. No traffic- a breeze to navigate. Close to I 75, HWY 140, and HWY 41. I live in The  More

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Over 11 years ago

Adairsville is such a sweet and charming town which is conveniently located near I 75, HWY 41, and 140. You can easily head South to Atlanta or North to Chattanooga or  More

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