| | Norristown, PA | Surprise, AZ | United States |
| Overall | 114.1 | 113.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.1 | 97.4 | 100 |
| Health | 101.1 | 92.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 85.9 | 123.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $269,900 | $413,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,080.0% | 10,560.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 99.7 | 104.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 131.6 | 105.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Norristown 
2 Reviews
No review yet, rather a preview: We are looking to relocate from Hong Kong to Philadelphia or its environs and, via Internet sources, we get the impression that More
Keep an eye out here for news of the(10 sound stage) Movie Studio coming to Norristown.
Norristown Real Estate values are on the rise(Zillow.com)and may go even higher, More
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Reviews for Surprise 
52 Reviews
I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I More
I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family More
The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving More
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