| | East Orange, NJ | Dale City, VA | United States |
| Overall | 135.0 | 125.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.5 | 108.1 | 100 |
| Health | 99.1 | 104.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 118.6 | 130.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $365,300 | $364,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,410.0% | 9,930.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 153.5 | 116.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.1 | 145.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for East Orange 
3 Reviews
East Orange was once the most beautiful city in the county of Essex. The city is being taken over by gangs and drugs. There is too many guns in our More
If you think Newark, NJ is bad, visit East Orange. Newark at least has a plan for recovery. The plan will eventually fail but at least there are some bright spots More
COL is very high where I live. Am looking to relocate out of More
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Reviews for Dale City 2 Reviews
The area has a more moderate climate than in the mid-west. Not nearly as good as southern California or the West in general, however. There aren't too many days in the More
Not just Dale City, but the entire area of Northern Virginia is incredibly crowded. Traffic is a nightmare, affecting quality of life. Don't even want to travel in the More
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