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Altoona, PA vs Beverly, MA

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Are people in Beverly older or younger than people in Altoona?
- The Median Age in Beverly is 0.8 years older than in Altoona.

Are housing costs cheaper in Beverly or Altoona?
- Beverly housing costs are 430.7% more expensive than Altoona housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Beverly or Altoona?
- The average commute for residents of Beverly is 9.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Altoona.

Things to do in Altoona?
Altoona, Pennsylvania lies within Blair County giving visitors access to Adventure Lagoon Water Park or Baker Mansion plus multiple restaurants like Chewy's Pizza & Wings Bar & Grill

Things to do in Beverly?
Beverly, Massachusetts is located in Essex County featuring numerous attractions such as the Long Hill Orchard combined with stores like North Shore Mall plus restaurants like The Bancroft.

 Altoona, PABeverly, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,448329,725,481
 Median Income$46,010  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$119,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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Reviews for Beverly    4 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

On 3 different occasions I have lived here, each time it wasn't my first choice. My opinion has not changed, but gotten worse. First, the cost of living is not accurate  More

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Over 10 years ago

Although Beverly is beautiful, the cost of living is high. to get a good job, you need to commute into Boston which is expensive. As long as you have the money, great  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived in Beverly for almost 5 years, and have loved every minute of it. The weather is pleasant, but you have to love winters. It's actually not much colder  More

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