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Raymond, NH vs Beaufort, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Beaufort or is it cheaper to live in Raymond?
- Beaufort is 16.5% less expensive than Raymond.

Which city has more affordable housing, Beaufort or Raymond?
- Beaufort housing costs are 17.1% less expensive than Raymond housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Raymond or is Health Care more affordable in Beaufort.
- Health related expenses are 55.7% more in Beaufort.
 Raymond, NHBeaufort, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock99.3100
 Food & Groceries106.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock129.7100
 Housing115.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$343,000$338,100
 Utilities121  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock70.4100
 Miscellaneous136.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Beaufort    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Background: I'm a medical professional considering moving to NC. Was in the Albermarle Sound area last week and on walking down a dock, noticed large swarms of tiny  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities slow down in the winter, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, pot lucks, concerts, bridge and Scrabble,  More

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Over 16 years ago

The other poster is correct, outdoor activities do slow down in the coastal winters, but the social scene stays warm with house parties, bridge, Scrabble, pot lucks,  More

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