| | Edison, NJ | Silver Spring, MD | United States |
| Overall | 124.7 | 138.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 106.0 | 112.7 | 100 |
| Health | 98.8 | 86.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 151.1 | 170.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $487,000 | $542,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,470.0% | 10,940.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 147.7 | 140.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 122.7 | 146.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Edison 
5 Reviews
I don't recommend living here if you are planning to move here with a family- even a small one. The school system is terrible- teachers are racist and have favorites, More
North Edison is a somewhat typical suburban town, with a few differences.
The town is unofficially separated by school districts into North Edison and South Edison, More
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Reviews for Silver Spring 
18 Reviews
Growing up in Silver Spring, my family and I have been residents for the better part of 25 years. Although some of the development has been great (Discovery Channel, new More
What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding More
What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding More
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