| | Morganton, NC | Lenoir, NC | United States |
| Overall | 84.8 | 82.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.1 | 93.6 | 100 |
| Health | 127.0 | 129.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 59.3 | 44.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $216,500 | $184,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,920.0% | 9,980.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 80.0 | 80.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 83.0 | 81.6 | 100 |
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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
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
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 Lenoir 3 Reviews
I wrote a positive review of Lenoir 4 years ago and my opinion of the town has nothing but improved since living here over time. They've added a new movie theater, new More
I know the unemployment rate in Lenoir is not superb, but the lifestyle here is wonderful! I've lived outside Chicago, rural Oklahoma and New Hampshire, outside Ft. More
As a lifelong resident, one of the primary reasons I remained here was the abundance of employment. But in the late 90's we began a slow downturn, until many of the More
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