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New Brunswick, NJ vs Vienna, VA

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Is it cheaper to live in Vienna or is it cheaper to live in New Brunswick?
- Vienna is 20.0% more expensive than New Brunswick.

Which city has more affordable housing, Vienna or New Brunswick?
- Vienna housing costs are 184.0% more expensive than New Brunswick housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in New Brunswick or is Health Care more affordable in Vienna.
- Health related expenses are 3.3% more in Vienna.
 New Brunswick, NJVienna, VAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock149.7100
 Food & Groceries103.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.1100
 Housing113.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$941,100$338,100
 Utilities114  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock122.4100
 Miscellaneous122.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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

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Over 16 years ago

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

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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 Vienna    14 Reviews

I grew up in Vienna, on a farm, and while the town has grown and changed quite a bit since those days, it still has a small town vibe and strong sense of community.  More

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Over 11 years ago

Vienna, VA is a nice community and town, but it ain't cheap. As we have started looking for places to retire, I have found out that the property taxes we pay here are  More

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Over 13 years ago

Schools are very good. Our local school (Colvin Run),teaches to a high standard, offers lots of "specials" and has a strong character education program. My kids love  More

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