| | Ardmore, PA | Rochester, NY | United States |
| Overall | 114.1 | 88.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.6 | 97.8 | 100 |
| Health | 101.1 | 107.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 141.7 | 44.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $409,200 | $130,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,800.0% | 10,320.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 102.7 | 90.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 131.8 | 148.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Ardmore 
3 Reviews
I live in wynnewood. Everyone is up tight, in a hurry, rude. You cant get very far from major roads (lancaster ave montgomery) so air is unhealthy. Did you notice water More
We are within walking distance to a great small town shopping area (Suburban Square), public transportation, and a great night life. I enjoy the public parks, the access More
Ardmore is a town with many Christian churches and at least one elementary school for Jewish children. With its racially diverse population, Ardmore has a variety of More
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Reviews for Rochester 
79 Reviews
Stay out of the rougher patches, and you'll find a pretty solid city. I live within close proximity to it, and the crime from it DOES rub off on us (auto theft), but More
Rochester isn't perfect (I'll detail pros and cons), but it's certainly perfect for me and my husband. We've lived here for 4 years and are getting ready to purchase our More
Rochester is a scenic city with so much to offer in terms of things to do and having 4 seasons, except the summer is more like a long spring!! It's a relatively unknown More
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