| | Newark, DE | Wausau, WI | United States |
| Overall | 104.1 | 84.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.6 | 91.6 | 100 |
| Health | 112.5 | 98.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 100.1 | 58.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $325,700 | $174,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,140.0% | 9,430.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 94.6 | 75.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 112.0 | 116.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Newark 
8 Reviews
Generally, Delaware public schools are dreadful. Most people that can afford it choose to invest in their child or children by sending them anywhere but to a Delaware More
I have lived in Newark for 27 years. My great-grandmother owned the Windy Hills development when it was a farm, and my father even grew up in the same house that I did. More
I am thinking of moving to Newark, but wanted to know if commuting to Philly is possible, especially outside of 9-5 hours. I see PATCO runs to Newark, but I don't know More
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Reviews for Wausau 
6 Reviews
I visited Wausau during the summer and it was a very nice change from Phoenix. The people were friendly & helpful. It was a little humid than what I’m used to but More
Beautiful area geographically but beneath that beauty are some of the most overly conservative, unfriendly, judgemental people anywhere. Very hard to make friends here More
I LIVED IN WAUSAU WI OVER 23 YEARS AGO. I RELOCATED TO WYOMING IN 1990 FOR GOVERMENT POSITION. NOW RETIRED FROM FEDERAL SERVICE, I WILL BE MOVING BACK TO THE UPPER More
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