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Manchester, NJ vs Lacey, NJ

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Are people in Lacey older or younger than people in Manchester?
- The Median Age in Lacey is 18.7 years younger than in Manchester.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lacey or Manchester?
- Lacey housing costs are 101.7% more expensive than Manchester housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lacey or Manchester?
- The average commute for residents of Lacey is 2.0 minutes longer 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 Lacey?
Lacey Township, NJ is on the Jersey Shoreline and surrounded by Barnegat Bay and other bodies of water including Forked River State Park and Ocean Acres Lake Recreation Area making it an ideal spot for fishing or camping as well as other outdoor activities year round!

 Manchester, NJLacey, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,573329,725,481
 Median Income$51,081  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$236,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.3%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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