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Howell, NJ vs West Palm Beach, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in West Palm Beach or is it cheaper to live in Howell?
- West Palm Beach is 11.6% less expensive than Howell.

Which city has more affordable housing, West Palm Beach or Howell?
- West Palm Beach housing costs are 11.5% less expensive than Howell housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Howell or is Health Care more affordable in West Palm Beach.
- Health related expenses are 2.7% more in West Palm Beach.
 Howell, NJWest Palm Beach, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock114.1100
 Food & Groceries105.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.0100
 Housing115.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$397,000$338,100
 Utilities104  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock127.4100
 Miscellaneous140.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Howell    4 Reviews

It's a nice place to visit but living here is not that nice! Taxes are outrageous. Schools have a great reputation but they lack education. Superintendent and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Howell has grown into a snobs town. Taxes are extremely high since school super cares more about her salary and teachers' salary. Schools have a decent reputation, but  More

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I was thrilled when I moved here almost 11 years ago. People seemed nice and the place was safe. People are not nice! There was an influx of New Yorkers and along came  More

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Reviews for West Palm Beach    51 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Palm Beach county is getting over crowded at least from point of view. High property taxes and home owners insurance (due to hurricanes) traffic is getting worse.   More

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Over 9 years ago

I couldn't think of a better place to live. There are so many things to do around town. Traffic in not bad, for the most part. There's a good mix of cultural diversity.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Why is Cultural diversity considered a pro for West Palm  More

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