| | New Brunswick, NJ | Summit, NJ | United States |
| Overall | 124.7 | 129.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.5 | 112.9 | 100 |
| Health | 98.8 | 97.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 113.0 | 343.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $349,500 | $1,053,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,440.0% | 10,670.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 133.6 | 142.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 122.7 | 110.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for New Brunswick 
4 Reviews
As an undergrad at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, I have lived here for 4 years -- 2 inside the University dormitories on College Ave Campus and 2 in a rented house More
Between the entitled drivers, Jersey manners, and new student drivers, nevermind insane bus drivers and trucks speeding on narrow streets, driving around here will More
It is sad to see the city that I was born in 1959 and lived until 1972 decline so.
Not only is it overpriced, perhaps because of the university or it being a suburb for More
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Reviews for Summit 5 Reviews
While there seems to be a good amount of cultural activities and diversity in this area, and it is done with the intention that it makes people feel diverse, when they More
A very nice town. If you have lots of money to spend on housing and really want to be in Summit then it is worth it. The water and air quality are terrible. And as a More
Summit, NJ is a very expensive place to live. But the town does a great job of making it worth every penny. Community activities, train station, quite neighborhoods, More
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