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Neptune, NJ vs Silver Spring, MD

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Are people in Silver Spring older or younger than people in Neptune?
- The Median Age in Silver Spring is 11.7 years younger than in Neptune.

Are housing costs cheaper in Silver Spring or Neptune?
- Silver Spring housing costs are 15.2% more expensive than Neptune housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Silver Spring or Neptune?
- The average commute for residents of Silver Spring is 9.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Neptune.

Things to do in Neptune?
Neptune, NJ rests on the Jersey Shore giving visitors direct access to beaches for swimming & surfing perfect for summertime fun combined with several entertainment venues featuring attractions such as mini golf games & carnivals open all year round! Residents have easy access to abundance of shopping options such as nearby Peddler's Village — a charming retail complex offering 180 different stores!

Things to do in Silver Spring?
Silver Spring, Maryland lies in Montgomery County and provides locals and visitors alike with a host of attractions such as the AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center or Discovery Communications Headquarters.

 Neptune, NJSilver Spring, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock82,472329,725,481
 Median Income$85,759  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$470,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.97  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Neptune    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

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Over 14 years ago

My children have just started school in Neptune and I will be taking them out due the extreme poor performance of the schools. See the NJ department of education web  More

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I grew up in Neptune twp. I spent all of my childhood and part of my early adult life there. I had a great life there. I would call it Lower to middle class suburban  More

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Reviews for Silver Spring    18 Reviews

Growing up in Silver Spring, my family and I have been residents for the better part of 25 years. Although some of the development has been great (Discovery Channel, new  More

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What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding  More

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What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding  More

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