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Browns Mills, NJ vs Sanford, ME

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Is it cheaper to live in Sanford or is it cheaper to live in Browns Mills?
- Sanford is 4.8% more expensive than Browns Mills.

Which city has more affordable housing, Sanford or Browns Mills?
- Sanford housing costs are 20.1% more expensive than Browns Mills housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Browns Mills or is Health Care more affordable in Sanford.
- Health related expenses are 5.6% less in Sanford.
 Browns Mills, NJSanford, MEUnited States
 Overall  Unlock109.9100
 Food & Groceries102.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock91.0100
 Housing74.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$308,800$338,100
 Utilities113  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock90.4100
 Miscellaneous117.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Browns Mills    2 Reviews

I lived here in browns Mills New Jersey for 25 years it's a shame if you really want to know what a town is like go to the local Wawa preferably between 6:00 and 9:00 at  More

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Over 13 years ago

Compare to other areas of South Jersey, Browns Mills is pretty low... but still a little on the high side compared to other states/areas I have  More

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Reviews for Sanford    1 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I've lived in this town for the majority of my life and I never have come across so many heroin needles in my life. 5  More

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