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New Rochelle, NY vs Linden, NJ

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Are people in Linden older or younger than people in New Rochelle?
- The Median Age in Linden is 0.3 years younger than in New Rochelle.

Are housing costs cheaper in Linden or New Rochelle?
- Linden housing costs are 46.2% less expensive than New Rochelle housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Linden or New Rochelle?
- The average commute for residents of Linden is 3.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of New Rochelle.

Things to do in New Rochelle?
New Rochelle, New York lies in Westchester County providing visitors easy access to both modern venues such as The Loft at City Council as well as classic landmarks like Thomas Paine Cottage Museum.

Things to do in Linden?
Linden, New Jersey is situated in Union County featuring numerous attractions such as the Union county Performing Arts Center along with recreation centers like Warinanco Park offering a variety of outdoor activities.

 New Rochelle, NYLinden, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,387329,725,481
 Median Income$87,159  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$781,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.14  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Rochelle    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I recently moved out of new rochelle because i wanted to get my own home for me it was hard because i couldn't afford a house there i love new rochelle and i wish it was  More

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the cost of living in new rochelle is high i used to be a resident but i visit the city about 2-3 times a month besides the high cost of living the city has alot to  More

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Reviews for Linden    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

How could Linden's are quality go from 24 to 92.5 in one year? I live in Linden. They did not close refineries and plant a thousand trees. I can see the air-and  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've lived here for the past 3 years renting 1st floor of a two family house. 3 blocks from train station to NYC. Shopping centers all around. Very strong polish  More

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Moved to Linden a year ago, and really love it. It is bordered on the north by a pretty shady area of Roselle, but that hasn't affected the QOL here. The city is very  More

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