| | Montvale, NJ | Rumson, NJ | United States |
| Overall | 141.0 | 129.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 108.8 | 114.1 | 100 |
| Health | 97.9 | 98.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 219.7 | 526.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $710,000 | $1,651,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,880.0% | 10,270.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 147.2 | 118.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 141.6 | 139.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Montvale 
2 Reviews
Terrific location in northern NJ provides access to all kinds of entertainment, culture, experiences, etc. Great schools. Only problem is the cost of living in More
As is the case in most of the New York City metropolitan area, the cost of living is so high as to be absurd. The high costs of housing, utilities, entertainment, and More
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Reviews for Rumson 3 Reviews
I have been nothing short of amazed at the quality of eduction offered by the public school system in the Rumson elementary system: the leadership and quality displayed More
Rumson, NJ is one of those rare places where you really can have it all. A quick 40 minute ferry ride takes you to New York City for all it has to offer for work, More
The beach, 1 hour to New York, Mansions, Regular Houses, Great People, High Taxes, so much More
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