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Somerset, NJ vs South Brunswick, NJ

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Are people in South Brunswick older or younger than people in Somerset?
- The Median Age in South Brunswick is 1.2 years older than in Somerset.

Are housing costs cheaper in South Brunswick or Somerset?
- South Brunswick housing costs are 37.4% more expensive than Somerset housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, South Brunswick or Somerset?
- The average commute for residents of South Brunswick is 5.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Somerset.

Things to do in Somerset?
Somerset Borough in New Jersey provides its residents with quaint suburban living while also being close enough to enjoy all that nearby New Brunswick has to offer in terms of restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues.

Things to do in South Brunswick?
South Brunswick, New Jersey lies in Middlesex County allowing tourists and locals easy access to modern attractions such as Brunswick Square Mall or Cheesequake State Park.

 Somerset, NJSouth Brunswick, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,623329,725,481
 Median Income$101,627  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$432,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.02  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I am moving to Somerset. I have heard that Cost of living to too high in somerset. I am getting a pay Of $72,800.00 per year. Can I survive with this pay. I am moving  More

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Over 13 years ago

best plce for 55+  More

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Over 18 years ago

Very nice place to live. Very  More

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Reviews for South Brunswick    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I grew up in Edison and lived in Perth Amboy and Highland Park for a few years. Spent time up and down the entire stretch of the east coast. I've been in S Bruns for 6  More

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Over 15 years ago

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Over 17 years ago

Property taxes are high in the state, and especially in a few townships. For example, my study suggested West windsor/Plainsboro/Franklin twnshps to be amongst the  More

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