| | Scotch Plains, NJ | Kirkland, WA | United States |
| Overall | 129.5 | 158.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 107.3 | 108.8 | 100 |
| Health | 97.5 | 88.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 199.9 | 329.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $624,400 | $1,055,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,450.0% | 6,980.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 152.1 | 135.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.5 | 150.9 | 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 Kirkland 
14 Reviews
12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from More
Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier More
We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a More
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