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Pimmit Hills, VA vs Scotch Plains, NJ

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Is it cheaper to live in Scotch Plains or is it cheaper to live in Pimmit Hills?
- Scotch Plains is 13.5% less expensive than Pimmit Hills.

Which city has more affordable housing, Scotch Plains or Pimmit Hills?
- Scotch Plains housing costs are 5.0% less expensive than Pimmit Hills housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Pimmit Hills or is Health Care more affordable in Scotch Plains.
- Health related expenses are 4.5% less in Scotch Plains.
 Pimmit Hills, VAScotch Plains, NJUnited States
 Overall  Unlock129.5100
 Food & Groceries115.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.5100
 Housing210.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$624,400$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock152.1100
 Miscellaneous147.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Pimmit Hills    1 Reviews

I have lived in 3 states and at 30 locations. This is by far the worst air quality I have ever dealt with. The town is pretty, sure, but don't let this little smog  More

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Reviews for Scotch Plains    2 Reviews

I've lived in the city for about 5 years now and I've enjoyed it, it's close to new york and my son likes the schools as "the teachers are friendly and nice" (In His  More

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Over 11 years ago

To see it is to believe it. Scotch Plains is definitely one of the best towns that New Jersey has to offer.  More

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