| | Manchester, CT | Silver Spring, MD | United States |
| Overall | 104.8 | 138.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.3 | 112.7 | 100 |
| Health | 114.0 | 86.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 70.3 | 170.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $259,200 | $542,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,840.0% | 10,940.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 105.6 | 140.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 132.8 | 146.1 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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 Silver Spring 18 Reviews
Growing up in Silver Spring, my family and I have been residents for the better part of 25 years. Although some of the development has been great (Discovery Channel, new More
What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding More
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