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Tarboro, NC vs Flat Rock, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Flat Rock or is it cheaper to live in Tarboro?
- Flat Rock is 40.5% more expensive than Tarboro.

Which city has more affordable housing, Flat Rock or Tarboro?
- Flat Rock housing costs are 360.6% more expensive than Tarboro housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Tarboro or is Health Care more affordable in Flat Rock.
- Health related expenses are 5.0% less in Flat Rock.
 Tarboro, NCFlat Rock, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock102.4100
 Food & Groceries91.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock125.7100
 Housing27.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$452,200$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock88.5100
 Miscellaneous81.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Tarboro    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Tarboro is a small town, but big on hospitality. The people are very friendly and helpful. I moved here almost 4 yrs ago and neighbors welcomed me to the neighborhood  More

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There is nothing here. Nothing for kids to do, nothing for adults to do. The schools are terrible. Your kids will not have a chance in life if they go to Tarboro city  More

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Over 16 years ago

Tarboro is a small town and honestly there is nothing to do here. I have lived here for 4 yrs (my family have lived here much longer, and you have to drive 16-20 miles  More

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Reviews for Flat Rock    1 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I noticed that the population for this Flat Rock in the North has declined by 30%. Can anyone explain this. We are planning on moving to a warmer climate than the North  More

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