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Manchester, NJ vs State College, PA

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Are people in State College older or younger than people in Manchester?
- The Median Age in State College is 42.8 years younger than in Manchester.

Are housing costs cheaper in State College or Manchester?
- State College housing costs are 50.4% more expensive than Manchester housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, State College or Manchester?
- The average commute for residents of State College is 14.0 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 State College?
State College, Pennsylvania sits within Centre county featuring numerous parks combined with stores like Nittany Mall while also having local restaurants like Big Bowl Noodle House.

 Manchester, NJState College, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,352329,725,481
 Median Income$51,081  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$236,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.33  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Manchester    2 Reviews
LJ · Magnolia, DE
Crime in Manchester is NON-Existent
Over 15 years ago

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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Neil · Manchester Township, NJ
Where You Can Be Middle-Aged and Under-Aged At The
Over 15 years ago

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 State College    27 Reviews
Kathleen · Bellefonte, PA
Hard to beat State College
Over 6 years ago

I relocated to State College about 30 years ago. We hadn’t planned to stay this long, but life here is “easy”. Outdoor activities are ample. There are many beautiful  More

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AB · Gaithersburg, MD
Some will excel here. Check here to see if you wi
Over 14 years ago

State College is a small "safe" town, you will always see friends, coworkers, physicians, mechanics, supervisors...at the doctor's office, in the store, near your home,  More

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Holly · Ruckersville, VA
NEVER A DULL MOMENT
Over 15 years ago

I lived in State College, PA all my life untill 2006 when we finally moved south where it was warmer. State College itself is a fun place to be when it comes to football  More

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