| | Madison, NJ | Hoboken, NJ | United States |
| Overall | 136.6 | 139.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 110.7 | 111.1 | 100 |
| Health | 99.4 | 99.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 254.8 | 246.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $834,400 | $770,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,620.0% | 11,070.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 135.1 | 157.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 143.3 | 112.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Madison 
3 Reviews
I grew up in Madison, and while I seriously appreciate what growing up in the town had to offer, it was a town that I grew out of pretty fast.
Madison is small, with More
The Borough of Madison is located in Morris County. It is 23 miles by car, west of New York City and sits on the Mid-Town Direct rail line. Madison is well know for its More
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Reviews for Hoboken 8 Reviews
Hoboken is one of those places that is still overlooked. With Brooklyn blowing up,why not live essentially the same subway-trip from Manhattan without paying city tax, More
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