2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Manalapan, NJ vs West Windsor, NJ

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Is it cheaper to live in West Windsor or is it cheaper to live in Manalapan?
- West Windsor is 19.0% less expensive than Manalapan.

Which city has more affordable housing, West Windsor or Manalapan?
- West Windsor housing costs are 26.9% more expensive than Manalapan housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Manalapan or is Health Care more affordable in West Windsor.
- Health related expenses are 0.9% less in West Windsor.
 Manalapan, NJWest Windsor, NJUnited States
 Overall  Unlock104.6100
 Food & Groceries106.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.4100
 Housing199.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$771,100$338,100
 Utilities104  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock128.8100
 Miscellaneous140.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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 West Windsor    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

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