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Fords, NJ vs King of Prussia, PA

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Is it cheaper to live in King of Prussia or is it cheaper to live in Fords?
- King of Prussia is 8.5% less expensive than Fords.

Which city has more affordable housing, King of Prussia or Fords?
- King of Prussia housing costs are 18.4% more expensive than Fords housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Fords or is Health Care more affordable in King of Prussia.
- Health related expenses are 2.3% more in King of Prussia.
 Fords, NJKing of Prussia, PAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock114.1100
 Food & Groceries104.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.1100
 Housing119.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$428,700$338,100
 Utilities112  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock95.9100
 Miscellaneous122.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Fords    2 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

To much traffic. Town sits a few miles from Rt440, Rt287, NJ Turnpike,Parkway, Rt1, Rt9, Rt35. Can never have any piece and quite. Time to move  More

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Over 19 years ago

Fords is located near all major roads in New Jersey. It offers easy access to Train Stations and commute to New  More

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Reviews for King Of Prussia    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

No comment...just trying to be able to answer another person's  More

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Over 16 years ago

KOP is what is wrong with America. Taxes may be low now, but we will pay for it later. No sidewalks, drive everywhere, no personality, no community, no  More

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King of Prussia has the lowest taxes in the 5 county area. It is centrally located just 20 minutes from center City Philadelphia, a very good public transportation  More

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