| | Salisbury, NC | Gastonia, NC | United States |
| Overall | 85.1 | 89.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.8 | 95.1 | 100 |
| Health | 94.2 | 100.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 67.0 | 72.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $247,300 | $272,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,780.0% | 10,090.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 88.2 | 84.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 83.6 | 89.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Salisbury 
9 Reviews
So we went to check out the area today as we consider buying nearby. I read all this crime stuff etc. I rolled through my potential hood and talked to a variety of More
A big thank you to Leanne for her candid, well written review. She saved us a lot of time and money. Salisbury is off our bucket list. Wonderful old houses, though. We More
The apparently bucolic town of Salisbury is set in a beautiful southern climate with lots of beautiful historic homes and huge old-growth oaks.
Those charming More
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Reviews for Gastonia 
11 Reviews
This city is about Greed. Council does not care about the citizens. The only hospital pays the city millions so they can be on hospital. Quality of care I rate a 2. Low More
I AMFROM FLORIDA THE SUNSHINE STATE AND I AM LOOKING TO MAKE A MOVE TOWARD GASTONIA, NC. I AM A SINGLE PARENT OF 4 AND FEEL THAT THE RIGHT MOVE FOR MY FAMILY WOULD BE More
The schools are overcrowded but the county is trying to rectify the situation by building new More
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