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Tarboro, NC vs Gastonia, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Gastonia or is it cheaper to live in Tarboro?
- Gastonia is 22.1% more expensive than Tarboro.

Which city has more affordable housing, Gastonia or Tarboro?
- Gastonia housing costs are 165.3% more expensive than Tarboro housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Tarboro or is Health Care more affordable in Gastonia.
- Health related expenses are 24.0% less in Gastonia.
 Tarboro, NCGastonia, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock89.0100
 Food & Groceries91.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.6100
 Housing27.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$272,700$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock84.9100
 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 Gastonia    11 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

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

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Over 7 years ago

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

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Over 17 years ago

The schools are overcrowded but the county is trying to rectify the situation by building new  More

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