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Manchester, NJ vs Hickory, NC

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Are people in Hickory older or younger than people in Manchester?
- The Median Age in Hickory is 26.0 years younger than in Manchester.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hickory or Manchester?
- Hickory housing costs are 8.1% more expensive than Manchester housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hickory or Manchester?
- The average commute for residents of Hickory is 10.6 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 Hickory?
Hickory, North Carolina is located in Catawba county providing its citizens great recreational activities like Lake Hickory along with stores like Valley Hills Mall as well as dining spots near Concord Coffee Roasters.

 Manchester, NJHickory, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,831329,725,481
 Median Income$51,081  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$236,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%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 Hickory    8 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Hickory is has wonderful amenities such as the science museum, children's museum, aquarium, art museum, symphony orchestra, and great universities. Its not far from  More

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Over 3 years ago

Hickory is a nice place to live. There are great parks here. Glen Hilton is a beautiful park with lots of play structures and tall trees nice elevated walking path.  More

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Cons, No ethnic diversity"... How is that a "Con"? That means it has a rich traditional culture, where most people share a interest in the same  More

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