| | Sanford, NC | Pinehurst, NC | United States |
| Overall | 81.0 | 93.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.1 | 100.9 | 100 |
| Health | 101.6 | 107.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 61.4 | 119.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $261,600 | $454,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,070.0% | 9,720.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 70.4 | 69.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 89.1 | 111.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Sanford 
1 Reviews
It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet, More
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Reviews for Pinehurst 
3 Reviews
I've lived here all my life, born and raised. This area is and will always be known for golf but we also have a really big horse community. The area is a well know More
We have to travel 1 to 2 hours to have anything to do. So if you want to live in a small town and don't mind traveling out of town for good restaurants, ball games, and More
Pinehurst is a small town that is growing rapidly. It once attracted those that were retiring or vacationing. Void of the bright lights, but plenty to do. People of More
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