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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Hackensack, NJ vs Monroe, NC

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Are people in Monroe older or younger than people in Hackensack?
- The Median Age in Monroe is 3.8 years younger than in Hackensack.

Are housing costs cheaper in Monroe or Hackensack?
- Monroe housing costs are 22.8% less expensive than Hackensack housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Monroe or Hackensack?
- The average commute for residents of Monroe is 6.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hackensack.

Things to do in Hackensack?
Hackensack, New Jersey is a city located in Bergen County. The city offers numerous parks and recreational opportunities including Hackensack Riverfront Park and Fields Pond Nature Preserve.

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

 Hackensack, NJMonroe, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,464329,725,481
 Median Income$73,716  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$375,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.25  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Hackensack    3 Reviews
dishant · Ogden, UT
aggregated costs of livings
Over 10 years ago

hello,welcome!  More

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Vanessa · Hackensack, NJ
Living in Hackensack, NJ
Over 17 years ago

Hackensack has a big city feel but on a smaller scale-there are restaurants, shops to fit every lifestyle and taste. There are some negatives too. High property taxes-  More

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Evan · Hackensack, NJ
Safe
Over 19 years ago

Although becoming a more metro area, I do feel safe even during the late  More

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Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews
Matthew · Monroe, NC
You would be better off living in an active toilet
Over 5 years ago

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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Angela · Monroe, NC
Historical District in Monroe NC
Over 6 years ago

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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Lowell · Monroe, NC
Just a rural redneck Charlotte
Over 7 years ago

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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