| Southport, NC | Garner, NC | United States |
Overall | 101.4 | 105.8 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 102.5 | 97.8 | 100 |
Health | 117.3 | 94.8 | 100 |
Housing | 95.6 | 98.6 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $354,800 | $375,000 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 9,990.0% | 9,690.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 89.0 | 94.1 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 110.7 | 110.1 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Southport 3 Reviews
I found the other reviews interesting stating that the housing market is priced high. This is very subjective and based on what they've looked at. We live in NJ and are More
I hated to leave the other reveiw stand alone. Yes cost of living is higher in Southport than say Whiteville or Fayetteville. You do pay a premium to live next to the More
Southport is a great place to live if you can stand the cost of living. Housing prices are high, taxes are high, and utilities are expensive. The city of Southport is More
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Reviews for Garner 3 Reviews
One of the best areas in the Triangle Region of North Carolina for cost effective housing. Since the RE bust in 2008 home prices have fallen across the country. The More
I moved here about a year ago from FL and love it. We chose Johnston County as opposed to Wake County due to the tax base and the schools. The cost of a home out here More
Hi. I currently live in Hollywood, Florida and truly love it; however, I've decided to return to Garner where I lived for 7 years. The grass is really not greener here. More
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