| | Norristown, PA | Jersey City, NJ | United States |
| Overall | 114.1 | 139.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.1 | 107.9 | 100 |
| Health | 101.1 | 99.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 85.9 | 196.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $269,900 | $553,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,080.0% | 11,190.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 99.7 | 153.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 131.6 | 112.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Norristown 
2 Reviews
No review yet, rather a preview: We are looking to relocate from Hong Kong to Philadelphia or its environs and, via Internet sources, we get the impression that More
Keep an eye out here for news of the(10 sound stage) Movie Studio coming to Norristown.
Norristown Real Estate values are on the rise(Zillow.com)and may go even higher, More
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Reviews for Jersey City 20 Reviews
Jersey City has improved over the past 10-15 years, especially Downtown Jersey City. It has the charm of brownstone homes and the appeal of new high rise condo More
I'm fairly young but I grew up in this city, and it's not that bad. Some people say it's dangerous and I beg to differ. If you come from the suburbs perhaps you may feel More
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