2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Edison, NJ vs Exton, PA

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Is it cheaper to live in Exton or is it cheaper to live in Edison?
- Exton is 4.1% less expensive than Edison.

Which city has more affordable housing, Exton or Edison?
- Exton housing costs are 4.1% more expensive than Edison housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Edison or is Health Care more affordable in Exton.
- Health related expenses are 6.8% more in Exton.
 Edison, NJExton, PAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock119.6100
 Food & Groceries106.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock105.5100
 Housing151.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$524,100$338,100
 Utilities115  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock96.5100
 Miscellaneous122.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Edison    5 Reviews

Tammy · 

I don't recommend living here if you are planning to move here with a family- even a small one. The school system is terrible- teachers are racist and have favorites,  More

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Over 11 years ago

cost and taxes to  More

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Over 11 years ago

North Edison is a somewhat typical suburban town, with a few differences. The town is unofficially separated by school districts into North Edison and South Edison,  More

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Reviews for Exton    1 Reviews

I've lived here for 20 years. I was raised in nearby West Chester. Except for 10 years in my 20's when I lived in different places around the country, I've always called  More

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