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Hackettstown, NJ vs Surprise, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in Surprise or is it cheaper to live in Hackettstown?
- Surprise is 7.9% more expensive than Hackettstown.

Which city has more affordable housing, Surprise or Hackettstown?
- Surprise housing costs are 1.6% more expensive than Hackettstown housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Hackettstown or is Health Care more affordable in Surprise.
- Health related expenses are 6.3% less in Surprise.
 Hackettstown, NJSurprise, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock113.0100
 Food & Groceries106.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.5100
 Housing121.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$413,400$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock104.5100
 Miscellaneous104.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Hackettstown    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Lovely little town with active college life at Cententary College. New theater at the college offers many choices culturally. Town could use a little improvement;  More

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Over 17 years ago

I can't afford and don't choose to live near the congested area in North Eastern New Jersey where I work. It is a great place to come home to each night after a hard  More

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Over 19 years ago

First the good about New Jersey, the "Garden State" of our nation. NJ is a great state for employment opportunities, top-notch medical care is available in both NJ and  More

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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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