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Tarpon Springs, FL vs Metuchen, NJ

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Is it cheaper to live in Metuchen or is it cheaper to live in Tarpon Springs?
- Metuchen is 21.3% more expensive than Tarpon Springs.

Which city has more affordable housing, Metuchen or Tarpon Springs?
- Metuchen housing costs are 55.8% more expensive than Tarpon Springs housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Tarpon Springs or is Health Care more affordable in Metuchen.
- Health related expenses are 4.7% less in Metuchen.
 Tarpon Springs, FLMetuchen, NJUnited States
 Overall  Unlock124.7100
 Food & Groceries105.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.8100
 Housing106.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$545,500$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock147.2100
 Miscellaneous107.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Tarpon Springs    3 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in this City for over 30 years and love it here. Once you go Greek you never want to change! Small town with fishing, boating, waterfront, parks are  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have lived in this town my almost my entire life and yes, I have tried to relocate only to find that I missed my hometown! Tarpon still has a small town feel to it.   More

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Over 19 years ago

Winters are great, summers are  More

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Reviews for Metuchen    1 Reviews

I have lived in Metuchen for over 20 years. I moved from Brooklyn, NY where I was born and raised, after meeting my NJ born wife. We raised our two sons here, and have  More

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