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Newark, NJ vs Lantana, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Lantana or is it cheaper to live in Newark?
- Lantana is 15.5% less expensive than Newark.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lantana or Newark?
- Lantana housing costs are 17.8% less expensive than Newark housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Newark or is Health Care more affordable in Lantana.
- Health related expenses are 1.9% more in Lantana.
 Newark, NJLantana, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock114.1100
 Food & Groceries103.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.0100
 Housing120.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$371,400$338,100
 Utilities114  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock131.9100
 Miscellaneous109.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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Reviews for Lantana    4 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I lived in Lantana Back in 2005. I enjoyed living in my small effiency apartment. I moved to Lantana from Boynton Beach, wich is a very expensive town, 5 miles away   More

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Over 18 years ago

If you enjoy warm weather this is the place. I have been here (south fla) for 14 years now and comming from Chicago, I love it...I would rather live here and visit the  More

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Over 18 years ago

1/2 of Lantana is located on Hypoluxo Island, a tiny isle in the Intercoastal filled with McMansions, a part-time clientele, and very aloof rude individuals. The  More

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