| | Madison, NJ | Indianapolis, IN | United States |
| Overall | 136.6 | 85.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 110.7 | 93.6 | 100 |
| Health | 99.4 | 100.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 254.8 | 62.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $834,400 | $221,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,620.0% | 9,020.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 135.1 | 90.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 143.3 | 103.1 | 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 Indianapolis 
154 Reviews
I lived in Indianapolis for over 23 years, and I really miss the laidback: easy lifestyle there. The prices of most items are lower than elsewhere in the US, including More
No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding.
Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout More
This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said.
The only factual part is More
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