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Montvale, NJ vs Rumson, NJ

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- The average commute for residents of Rumson is 11.4% longer than it is for residents of Montvale.
- 12.0% fewer residents of Rumson work from home compared to residents of Montvale.
 Montvale, NJRumson, NJUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock4727
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 Commute Mode
 Montvale, NJRumson, NJUnited States
 Auto (alone)60.1%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock4.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit7.9%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.8%0.5%
 Walk0.1%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock18.7%9.7%
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 Montvale, NJRumson, NJUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.0.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock10.0%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.7.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.7.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.13.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock5.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.10.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock22.3%2.9%
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

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Over 17 years ago

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

Over 16 years ago

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

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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

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Over 17 years ago

The beach, 1 hour to New York, Mansions, Regular Houses, Great People, High Taxes, so much  More

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