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Montclair, NJ vs New Rochelle, NY

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Highlights
Are people in New Rochelle older or younger than people in Montclair?
- The Median Age in New Rochelle is 0.8 years older than in Montclair.

Are housing costs cheaper in New Rochelle or Montclair?
- New Rochelle housing costs are 10.0% less expensive than Montclair housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New Rochelle or Montclair?
- The average commute for residents of New Rochelle is 6.3 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 Rochelle?
New Rochelle, New York lies in Westchester County providing visitors easy access to both modern venues such as The Loft at City Council as well as classic landmarks like Thomas Paine Cottage Museum.

 Montclair, NJNew Rochelle, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock80,685329,725,481
 Median Income$149,982  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$868,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time38.47  Unlock26.38
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I recently moved out of new rochelle because i wanted to get my own home for me it was hard because i couldn't afford a house there i love new rochelle and i wish it was  More

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the cost of living in new rochelle is high i used to be a resident but i visit the city about 2-3 times a month besides the high cost of living the city has alot to  More

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