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Schenectady, NY vs Franklin township (Somerset County), NJ

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Is it cheaper to live in Franklin township (Somerset County) or is it cheaper to live in Schenectady?
- Franklin township (Somerset County) is 43.8% more expensive than Schenectady.

Which city has more affordable housing, Franklin township (Somerset County) or Schenectady?
- Franklin township (Somerset County) housing costs are 27.7% more expensive than Schenectady housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Schenectady or is Health Care more affordable in Franklin township (Somerset County).
- Health related expenses are 15.6% less in Franklin township (Somerset County).
 Schenectady, NYFranklin township (Somerset County), NJUnited States
 Overall  Unlock131.6100
 Food & Groceries99.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.5100
 Housing78.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$438,300$338,100
 Utilities111  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock145.3100
 Miscellaneous132.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Schenectady    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Schenectady for more than two decades, not necessarily by choice up until now. The city looks like it's growing and developing downtown, which is a very  More

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Over 16 years ago

WE have been looking in Schenectady for a few years. We have stayed at the Parker INN a few times in the Presidential Suite. It has what we want. City atmosphere, but  More

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Over 17 years ago

shenectady is a great place to start businesses as well as providing affordable  More

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Reviews for Franklin Township (Somerset County)    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Franklin Park housing is upscale, with condos and townhomes in the low $200,000s to low $300,000 range. There are also a limited number of large 'estate' type homes in  More

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Over 17 years ago

Looking to move out of new jerey to a more relaxed atmosphere as well as a less expensive life style, but with culture and  More

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