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Surprise, AZ vs Manitowoc, WI

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- Household income in Manitowoc, is 29% less than it is in Surprise and is 26% below the National Average.
- Surprise unemployment rate is 6.7%.
- Manitowoc unemployment rate is 4.6%.
 Surprise, AZManitowoc, WIUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-0.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth47.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock6.3%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$34,097  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$54,767$69,021
 Family Median Income$84,420  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Surprise, AZManitowoc, WIUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock11.2%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.1%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock11.6%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.3%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock9.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.7%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock10.7%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K17.2%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock14.2%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K7.3%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock3.8%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Surprise, AZManitowoc, WIUnited States
 Management, business, finance17.6%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock5.0%6.5%
 Community, social services1.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.4%1.2%
 Education, library6.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.1%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock3.1%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.4%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock5.1%5.4%
 Building maintenance2.4%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock1.4%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support27.1%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair6.5%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock24.3%13.1%
Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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Reviews for Manitowoc    12 Reviews

Manitowoc is a great place. The city has done a remarkable job in the last few years attracting new higher-end, fun businesses: the Wharf, Waterfront Wine Bar, Manitowoc  More

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My family and I come to Manitowoc frequently. We have invested in properties here because we love this quiet, quaint town. The farmers market is so cute. I love being  More

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Over 5 years ago

My family and I come to Manitowoc frequently. We have invested in properties here because we love this quiet, quaint town. The farmers market is so cute. I love being  More

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