| | Jersey City, NJ | Fort Lauderdale, FL | United States |
| Overall | 139.5 | 110.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 107.9 | 107.6 | 100 |
| Health | 99.6 | 99.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 196.2 | 135.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $553,300 | $521,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,190.0% | 9,640.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 153.7 | 130.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 112.9 | 107.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Jersey City 
20 Reviews
Jersey City has improved over the past 10-15 years, especially Downtown Jersey City. It has the charm of brownstone homes and the appeal of new high rise condo More
I'm fairly young but I grew up in this city, and it's not that bad. Some people say it's dangerous and I beg to differ. If you come from the suburbs perhaps you may feel More
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Reviews for Fort Lauderdale 
64 Reviews
Fort Lauderdale and South Florida are eclectic, which makes for a tough adjustment if you're from a homogenous area. The secret is to find the location of all the things More
Like any city, Fort Lauderdale has it's good points and it's bad. On the good side you can't beat the weather here, especially October to June. No snow and no winter More
My husband I are are from Illinois and Indiana. We moved here five years ago and we still HATE it! In the Midwest people are friendly and care about others. I can't More
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