| | Salem, NH | Kingsport, TN | United States |
| Overall | 118.9 | 79.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 107.2 | 95.3 | 100 |
| Health | 83.3 | 97.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 152.3 | 53.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $517,600 | $202,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,820.0% | 9,240.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 96.9 | 80.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 136.7 | 102.9 | 100 |
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The cost of living is not bad, but the rents are high, and so are the tax's. Crime is very low and what crime does exist is usually perpertrated by non-residents and out More
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Reviews for Kingsport 
22 Reviews
I retired and decided not to have Calif swallow up my retirement money. I like it here, but then, I have friends here. There are some lovely areas along Orebank Road and More
I’ve lived in Kingsport over 22 years. Beauty abounds around Kingsport, but it is an industrial town with all the odors and pollution that accompany such a town. This More
When is the last time Kingsport got 9" of snow? This is ridiculous. The last time they did get a decent snowfall they didn't even get 9" and it was record setting so More
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