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Lancaster, NY vs Monroe, NC

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Highlights
Are people in Monroe older or younger than people in Lancaster?
- The Median Age in Monroe is 10.0 years younger than in Lancaster.

Are housing costs cheaper in Monroe or Lancaster?
- Monroe housing costs are 0.8% less expensive than Lancaster housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Monroe or Lancaster?
- The average commute for residents of Monroe is 2.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lancaster.

Things to do in Lancaster?
Lancaster, New York is found in Erie County giving residents access to parks like Amherst State Park plus recreation venues such as Lancaster Opera House.

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

 Lancaster, NYMonroe, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,464329,725,481
 Median Income$79,908  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$292,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.89  Unlock26.38
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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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