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Manalapan, NJ vs Perth Amboy, NJ

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Highlights
Are people in Perth Amboy older or younger than people in Manalapan?
- The Median Age in Perth Amboy is 8.1 years younger than in Manalapan.

Are housing costs cheaper in Perth Amboy or Manalapan?
- Perth Amboy housing costs are 40.9% less expensive than Manalapan housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Perth Amboy or Manalapan?
- The average commute for residents of Perth Amboy is 18.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Manalapan.

Things to do in Manalapan?
Manalapan, New Jersey is found in Monmouth County giving its citizens access to parks including Thompson Park Zoo Aquarium while also having stores like Freehold Raceway Mall and numerous restaurants such as Heat N Eat

Things to do in Perth Amboy?
Perth Amboy, NJ is home to more than 50,000 residents and lies in Middlesex County on the Raritan Bay side of the Arthur Kill waterway across from Staten Island. Perth Amboy features numerous parks such as Waterfront park where visitors can enjoy views of New York City's skyline and take part in different activities or go kayaking or fishing off its pier. Additionally Perth Amboy contains many historic sites dating back to colonial times that are available for tourists to visit year-round.

 Manalapan, NJPerth Amboy, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock55,046329,725,481
 Median Income$139,135  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$639,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time42.03  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Manalapan    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Traffic congestion has increased over the past 20 years to the point that it can take several minutes to make a turn onto any street during busy times of the day. At  More

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I've lived in Manalapan for over 20 years. I've raised 2 children here. It was a great place to raise a family. The schools are decent and we have a high number of  More

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Reviews for Perth Amboy    3 Reviews

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Its a place that  More

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Over 18 years ago

The housing cost is very high. Compare to what the average salary is. Most young people cant afford to live by themselves so they stay at home till they marry or have a  More

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Over 19 years ago

It's getting to expensive to live here in Perth Amboy and all of NJ for that matter!! All the New Yorkers coming here to escape their high cost of living is driving our  More

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