| | Hershey, PA | Sparta, NJ | United States |
| Overall | 89.8 | 115.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.9 | 105.4 | 100 |
| Health | 109.4 | 99.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 110.3 | 149.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $337,200 | $491,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,140.0% | 10,020.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 88.5 | 150.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 127.5 | 116.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Hershey 
3 Reviews
Lived her most of my life, with a few years in locations close by. If moving to Central PA, Hershey is by far the best. It is a cute town where you will feel extremely More
We moved to Hershey, PA 2 years ago and fell in love with it. It is a quaint town that hosts various community activities throughout the year. The schools are among More
We live right next door to Hersheypark and there are many recreational programs within the city for More
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Reviews for Sparta 
7 Reviews
I lived in Sparta for 28 years and only moved away because I retired. Both our daughters went through the entire school system and received a great education. In the More
Sparta is a wonderful place to raise a family. Sparta has a lot of organized activities plus an abundance of year- round outdoor activites. It has a number of private More
We have enjoyed living in Sparta. It is an aesthetically pleasing area, nice lakes, good restaurants, a very good library and small town atmosphere. It lacks continuing More
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