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Manville, NJ vs Franklin township (Somerset County), NJ

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Is it cheaper to live in Franklin township (Somerset County) or is it cheaper to live in Manville?
- Franklin township (Somerset County) is 0.0% more expensive than Manville.

Which city has more affordable housing, Franklin township (Somerset County) or Manville?
- Franklin township (Somerset County) housing costs are 11.8% less expensive than Manville housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Manville or is Health Care more affordable in Franklin township (Somerset County).
- Health related expenses are 0.0% less in Franklin township (Somerset County).
 Manville, NJFranklin township (Somerset County), NJUnited States
 Overall  Unlock131.6100
 Food & Groceries103.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.5100
 Housing112.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$438,300$338,100
 Utilities116  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock145.3100
 Miscellaneous142.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Manville    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

For a long time I believed that Manville had hit rock bottom. They proved me wrong, it could get worse. The town could be immediately improved by removing all park  More

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Over 19 years ago

If you want to live in an area that is horribly overpriced and so overpopulated that it takes a half hour to drive less than one mile, then this is it. The entire North  More

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Reviews for Franklin Township (Somerset County)    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Franklin Park housing is upscale, with condos and townhomes in the low $200,000s to low $300,000 range. There are also a limited number of large 'estate' type homes in  More

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Over 17 years ago

Looking to move out of new jerey to a more relaxed atmosphere as well as a less expensive life style, but with culture and  More

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