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Colonia, NJ vs Somerville, NJ

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Is it cheaper to live in Somerville or is it cheaper to live in Colonia?
- Somerville is 5.5% more expensive than Colonia.

Which city has more affordable housing, Somerville or Colonia?
- Somerville housing costs are 12.2% less expensive than Colonia housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Colonia or is Health Care more affordable in Somerville.
- Health related expenses are 1.3% less in Somerville.
 Colonia, NJSomerville, NJUnited States
 Overall  Unlock131.6100
 Food & Groceries105.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.5100
 Housing147.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$409,500$338,100
 Utilities112  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock126.7100
 Miscellaneous123.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Colonia    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Colonia is a nice place to live, great neighbors and a nice place overall. This is of course a district of Woodbridge Township, which has a higher amount of crime than  More

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Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

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

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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

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Over 19 years ago

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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