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Morganton, NC vs Weaverville, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Weaverville or is it cheaper to live in Morganton?
- Weaverville is 19.1% more expensive than Morganton.

Which city has more affordable housing, Weaverville or Morganton?
- Weaverville housing costs are 61.6% more expensive than Morganton housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Morganton or is Health Care more affordable in Weaverville.
- Health related expenses are 5.0% less in Weaverville.
 Morganton, NCWeaverville, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock101.0100
 Food & Groceries95.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock120.7100
 Housing59.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$315,700$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock83.5100
 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 Weaverville    5 Reviews

I have lived here 52 years. There is no place in the world I would rather be. You are surrounded by the Trinity Alps, beautiful rivers, cool clear lakes, waterfalls,  More

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Over 10 years ago

This is a very small town. The people that live here are not very friendly. They don't like new people moving to town and will do anything to destroy you. If your  More

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Over 10 years ago

Weaverville is a very small town up in the mountains between Redding and Eureka. There are a lot of drugs that run through this town and a lot of crime. Very little  More

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