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Manchester, NJ vs Ephrata, PA

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Are people in Ephrata older or younger than people in Manchester?
- The Median Age in Ephrata is 28.7 years younger than in Manchester.

Are housing costs cheaper in Ephrata or Manchester?
- Ephrata housing costs are 17.9% less expensive than Manchester housing costs.

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

Things to do in Manchester?
Manchester, New Jersey is located in Ocean County and has become known for its attractions along with nearby shopping options.

Things to do in Ephrata?
Ephrata borough, PA is an inviting suburb east of Lancaster region boasting plenty of places to explore like Ephrata Cloister Museum with many historic artifacts or Ephrata Community Pool ideal for swimmers; they organize remarkable events such as Railroad Days each year to bring locals closer.

 Manchester, NJEphrata, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,767329,725,481
 Median Income$51,081  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$236,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.33  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Manchester    2 Reviews

The Sperling crime rating for Manchester Township, NJ is totally erroneous. The FBI crime stats show that on a scale from 1 to 100, 100 being the national average, the  More

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My wife and I moved to Whiting, a village in Manchester Township, NJ, in 1998. What attracted us initially was the low cost of housing (for New Jersey). At that time,  More

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Reviews for Ephrata    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

hi. i live in Ephrata, Pa. Looking forward to learning where some of the best places are to live with year round temps above 50. i love the beach, pools, bicycling, etc.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Just heard the other day that there are basically two kinds of homes being built in this area. The first kind is like the home we own (duplex in a developement) and  More

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Over 19 years ago

We just heard from good friend last week that this area is really growing. The housing developements and the homes being built are catering to two categories: new duplex  More

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