| | Scotch Plains, NJ | Somerville, NJ | United States |
| Overall | 129.5 | 131.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 107.3 | 105.5 | 100 |
| Health | 97.5 | 97.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 199.9 | 129.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $624,400 | $409,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,450.0% | 10,580.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 152.1 | 126.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.5 | 143.1 | 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 Somerville 
3 Reviews
Nice community with the shore an hour away as well as NYC. Good schools. Noted for equestrian events. Jackie O lived not to far from here.
Prices of homes have gone More
I love living in Somerville, which offers the charm of a small town and all of the conveniences of a larger city. Its charming Victorial architecture and a lively Main More
The cost of living in Somerville is out of control. Sadly, you don't get much in return for the extremely high taxes you pay. There's an accident waiting to happen on More
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