| | Manchester, CT | Fuquay-Varina, NC | United States |
| Overall | 104.8 | 105.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.3 | 99.4 | 100 |
| Health | 114.0 | 94.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 70.3 | 114.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $259,200 | $427,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,840.0% | 9,810.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 105.6 | 100.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 132.8 | 109.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Manchester 
5 Reviews
My husband and I moved to CT 20 years ago. He was headhunted by a firm in Hartford, and they made a good enough salary offer to bring us here. Oy, the sticker shock! More
It Sucks No work no friendly More
Manchester is a gateway to Hartford. Then its all down hill from there. watch out More
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Reviews for Fuquay-Varina 
4 Reviews
Do not ever make the mistake of moving to Wake County, NC. The rudest, unfriendliest people ever. Bad drivers, constant horn blowing unlike anywhere I have ever More
I am a local Real Estate Broker and Owner of Wray Realty (www.Triangle-NC.com) I grew up in the Bustling Triangle area. I have lived in Raleigh, Garner, Apex, and Now More
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