| | Petersburg, VA | Martinsville, VA | United States |
| Overall | 73.2 | 67.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.4 | 92.7 | 100 |
| Health | 102.1 | 111.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 51.0 | 26.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $250,300 | $106,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,410.0% | 9,900.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 75.0 | 65.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 102.6 | 98.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Petersburg 
3 Reviews
Petersburg's crime statistics do not accurately reflect the true picture of our city. Unfortunately, cime is crime, but the lack of the most serious random acts of crime More
Though there are people who rent in petersburg who work in nearby richmond, the rental market is not yet prohibitive in richmond. The real value is for those who want More
Climate is hot and humid in summer but spring and fall are generally quite nice. Winters are not bad either, it snows occasionally but there is still a lot of sunshine More
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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
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
Boring! Nothing to do, nowhere to go, very scarce on jobs........need I say More
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