| | Scotch Plains, NJ | Howell, NJ | United States |
| Overall | 129.5 | 129.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 107.3 | 105.6 | 100 |
| Health | 97.5 | 98.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 199.9 | 115.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $624,400 | $512,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,450.0% | 10,360.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 152.1 | 108.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.5 | 140.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Scotch Plains 
2 Reviews
I've lived in the city for about 5 years now and I've enjoyed it, it's close to new york and my son likes the schools as "the teachers are friendly and nice" (In His More
To see it is to believe it. Scotch Plains is definitely one of the best towns that New Jersey has to offer. More
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Reviews for Howell 
4 Reviews
It's a nice place to visit but living here is not that nice! Taxes are outrageous. Schools have a great reputation but they lack education. Superintendent and More
Howell has grown into a snobs town. Taxes are extremely high since school super cares more about her salary and teachers' salary. Schools have a decent reputation, but More
I was thrilled when I moved here almost 11 years ago. People seemed nice and the place was safe. People are not nice! There was an influx of New Yorkers and along came More
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