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Rock Hill, SC vs Bluffton, SC

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Is it cheaper to live in Bluffton or is it cheaper to live in Rock Hill?
- Bluffton is 3.9% more expensive than Rock Hill.

Which city has more affordable housing, Bluffton or Rock Hill?
- Bluffton housing costs are 33.6% more expensive than Rock Hill housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Rock Hill or is Health Care more affordable in Bluffton.
- Health related expenses are 6.1% less in Bluffton.
 Rock Hill, SCBluffton, SCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock104.3100
 Food & Groceries96.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.7100
 Housing84.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$466,000$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock79.2100
 Miscellaneous92.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Rock Hill    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

While like everywhere Rock Hill is feeling the pinch from the recession. However its close proximity to Charlotte, has meant continued growth, only at a slower  More

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Reviews for Bluffton    10 Reviews

Hello: As I have been within this town, off-and-on, for a few years - the lovely atmosphere of weather/nature is a fragrance of delight. Fortressed with a lovely  More

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Over 10 years ago

I would like yo know the cost of living differences between bluffton and Columbus,ohio. I am considering moving down south for employment. Thank  More

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I moved to the south because I love the romance of cities like Savannah and Beaufort. I also like the weather here. You get used to the hot summers and learn to love  More

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