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Montclair, NJ vs New Providence, NJ

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Highlights
Are people in New Providence older or younger than people in Montclair?
- The Median Age in New Providence is 3.3 years older than in Montclair.

Are housing costs cheaper in New Providence or Montclair?
- New Providence housing costs are 19.1% less expensive than Montclair housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New Providence or Montclair?
- The average commute for residents of New Providence is 4.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Montclair.

Things to do in Montclair?
Montclair, New Jersey is situated in Essex county providing visitors leisure areas such as Eagle Rock Reservation while also having employment opportunities at Mountainside Hospital along with entertainment opportunities at Wellmont Theatre.

Things to do in New Providence?
New Providence, NJ is a pleasant small city northeast of Newark featuring several spectacular spots such as Lenape Park perfect for outdoor activities or Salt Brook Park perfect for biking and fishing; locals gather yearly at the remarkable New Providence Street Fair offering food and music every June.

 Montclair, NJNew Providence, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,570329,725,481
 Median Income$149,982  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$868,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time38.47  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for New Providence    3 Reviews

Highest in the nation. Escape if you  More

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Over 16 years ago

New Providence, once an adorable, comfortable, quiet town is turning for the  More

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Over 17 years ago

We moved to New Providence last summer and it is one of the nicest places I have lived. Quiet, safe with great schools and great surrounding towns. It borders Chatham  More

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