| | Newton, NJ | Petaluma, CA | United States |
| Overall | 115.0 | 151.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.4 | 110.8 | 100 |
| Health | 99.1 | 110.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 108.8 | 281.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $350,200 | $839,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,230.0% | 9,910.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 132.7 | 113.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 116.6 | 153.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Newton 
3 Reviews
newton is not like it used to be. i grew up in newton and moved away for a long time. i moved back, and even though some of the small town charm is still here. i've More
We have lived in Newton for the last 30+ years and things have changed quite a bit. Sussex county was an alternative to Morris, Passaic and Bergen counties, but this is More
If your going to live in Northern New Jersey, Sussex County is your best option. Hudson County is the most overcrowded area of the entire state. Passaic and Essex More
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Reviews for Petaluma 
16 Reviews
I agree with the low star reviews. Been here for 25 years, raised a family and seen everything turn to the left and worse. Weather is glorious, love the old Victorians More
We’ve lived here for 3 years and we love it. It has taken some time to grow on us. We moved from SF where we had lived over 15 years, we were not used to one year leases More
I’ve lived here a couple of years (after living in others parts of the Bay Area for 15+ years) and I love it! Great neighborhoods, friendly folks, good schools with More
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