| | Trenton, NJ | Wilmington, DE | United States |
| Overall | 104.6 | 104.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.8 | 101.9 | 100 |
| Health | 97.4 | 112.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 78.3 | 88.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $252,500 | $273,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,380.0% | 10,570.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 104.7 | 95.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 125.4 | 111.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Trenton 
7 Reviews
Trenton used to be a nice place to live I was born here but moved away in my early teens. I still had family in Trenton and therefore visited often, the city is now More
If you're a person who likes the dramatic change is seasons, then this is the place for you. I want to move toa place where it's basically mild weather...not one day More
I'm born and raised in Trenton New Jersey and like most cities in the northeast it's seen better days.
That's not to say that life here isn't enjoyable.
You do have More
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Reviews for Wilmington 
18 Reviews
I'm ready to get away from this whole state, once and for all! There are no real jobs here. The cost of living is getting entirely too high, as well as the crime. More
can anyone offer information on the Park Plaza, 1100 Lovering Ave, More
When we sold our house in the burbs and downsized to a condo in Wilmington all our friends thought we were nuts. What about the crime? Well, we've been here for a year More
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