| | Carlisle, PA | Manhattan, KS | United States |
| Overall | 95.4 | 83.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.7 | 97.6 | 100 |
| Health | 111.4 | 104.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 78.5 | 75.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $280,400 | $234,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,200.0% | 10,830.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 83.6 | 67.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 128.2 | 118.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Carlisle 
12 Reviews
It's not All bad but people here seem to be more prejudiced against minorities like me. Even more so than people in the South where i used to live. More
Carlisle, PA, is at a crossroads of interstate 81 and US 76 (turnpike) which means its easy to get to, and easy to get out to places from. The town of Carlisle itself More
We are still suffering from sticker shock after living here for 7 years. This state charges you for EVERYTHING and the ROI is near to nothing. You have to pay a toll More
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Reviews for Manhattan 33 Reviews
I lived in your city briefly this past year of 2015. Liked it. The cost was a bit too high, but generally you have a decent town compared to some places I've visited. I More
Manhattan is one of the best educational environments I have ever seen. The local school district is filled with passionate employees and the facilities are modern and More
Manhattan is a wonderful place to live if you are thinking about retiring here, want a family away from the big city, or if you are a college student. Because it is a More
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