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Waynesville, NC vs Taunton, MA

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Is it cheaper to live in Taunton or is it cheaper to live in Waynesville?
- Taunton is 14.8% more expensive than Waynesville.

Which city has more affordable housing, Taunton or Waynesville?
- Taunton housing costs are 36.8% more expensive than Waynesville housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Waynesville or is Health Care more affordable in Taunton.
- Health related expenses are 26.7% less in Taunton.
 Waynesville, NCTaunton, MAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock111.7100
 Food & Groceries96.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.6100
 Housing97.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$443,200$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock94.5100
 Miscellaneous102.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Waynesville    4 Reviews

The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

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Over 17 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

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For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  More

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Reviews for Taunton    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Taunton is a big city, with big city problems, but it also has two beautiful state parks that offer terrific recreational opportunities.  More

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Over 15 years ago

Recently Senator Marc Pacheco sent a flyer inquiring as to what single project would involve both the private sector and the Massachusetts State Government; what single  More

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Over 16 years ago

How about a car, the best way to get to Taunton is by car. Train service may be forthcoming, but won't be here for a couple of years. There is bus service to and from  More

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