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Scotch Plains, NJ vs New Providence, NJ

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- The average commute for residents of New Providence is 0.2% shorter than it is for residents of Scotch Plains.
- 0.6% more residents of New Providence work from home compared to residents of Scotch Plains.
 Scotch Plains, NJNew Providence, NJUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3627
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 Commute Mode
 Scotch Plains, NJNew Providence, NJUnited States
 Auto (alone)68.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock3.3%8.6%
 Mass Transit9.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk0.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock17.7%9.7%
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 Scotch Plains, NJNew Providence, NJUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.2%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock12.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.11.7%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock10.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.10.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.9%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock7.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.15.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock11.2%2.9%
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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Reviews for New Providence    3 Reviews

Highest in the nation. Escape if you  More

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Over 16 years ago

New Providence, once an adorable, comfortable, quiet town is turning for the  More

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Over 17 years ago

We moved to New Providence last summer and it is one of the nicest places I have lived. Quiet, safe with great schools and great surrounding towns. It borders Chatham  More

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