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Sparta, NJ vs Parma, OH

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Are people in Parma older or younger than people in Sparta?
- The Median Age in Parma is 0.1 years older than in Sparta.

Are housing costs cheaper in Parma or Sparta?
- Parma housing costs are 63.9% less expensive than Sparta housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Parma or Sparta?
- The average commute for residents of Parma is 14.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Sparta.

Things to do in Sparta?
Sparta, NJ is a pleasant township northwest of Paterson featuring several spectacular spots such as Sparta Mountain Wildlife Management Area perfect for exploring or Stephens State Park ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Sparta Irish Festival celebrating local culture with music and art.

Things to do in Parma?
Parma, Ohio is situated near Cleveland offering locals and visitors alike plenty of shopping options ranging from Parmatown Mall to Ridgemont Plaza Shopping Center.

 Sparta, NJParma, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock80,880329,725,481
 Median Income$145,000  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$491,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time39.63  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sparta    7 Reviews

I lived in Sparta for 28 years and only moved away because I retired. Both our daughters went through the entire school system and received a great education. In the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Sparta is a wonderful place to raise a family. Sparta has a lot of organized activities plus an abundance of year- round outdoor activites. It has a number of private  More

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Over 16 years ago

We have enjoyed living in Sparta. It is an aesthetically pleasing area, nice lakes, good restaurants, a very good library and small town atmosphere. It lacks continuing  More

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Reviews for Parma    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

~80k strong my city is full of working class Clevelanders. It seems to be fading yet continues year to year plodding  More

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Over 17 years ago

travel to work during normal rush hour(0800 - 0900)is pretty good compared to when we travel to other area of country. Sorry no hard data to support  More

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