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Bridgewater, NJ vs Monroe, NC

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Are people in Monroe older or younger than people in Bridgewater?
- The Median Age in Monroe is 7.7 years younger than in Bridgewater.

Are housing costs cheaper in Monroe or Bridgewater?
- Monroe housing costs are 50.5% less expensive than Bridgewater housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Monroe or Bridgewater?
- The average commute for residents of Monroe is 6.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bridgewater.

Things to do in Bridgewater?
Bridgewater, New Jersey is a township located in Somerset County. The township is home to an expansive park system and a variety of shopping centers.

Things to do in Monroe?
Monroe NC is home to about 34 thousand people who appreciate its convenient location only 40 minutes away from Charlotte It offers lovely small-town living that comes packed with beautiful architectural wonders like Victorian style homes

 Bridgewater, NJMonroe, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,464329,725,481
 Median Income$142,707  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$585,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.29  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bridgewater    2 Reviews

I have lived here for 11 years,the quality of life is awesome, peaceful, quiet, very safe neighborhoods. Many areas the homes have an acre or more of property, so you  More

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Over 12 years ago

We enjoy very much where we live. Love NJ. However, we are looking to retire and on a more limited income, Nj is a difficult place to live. So, we are also open for  More

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Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews

Moved to Monroe approx 6 years ago. It has been one excuse after the other for the high incidence of assault and battery as well as property crime. The mayor and city  More

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I have lived in Monroe since 2015. I have been welcomed by my neighbors and the community. Monroe is rapidly growning. The downtown area is family friendly and has added  More

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I’m so glad to be moving away from this little Charlotte wanna be Town run by rednecks! I’ve been here for 15 years and have been stopped by Sheriff’s about 8 times!  More

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