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Bedford, MA vs Nashua, NH

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Are people in Nashua older or younger than people in Bedford?
- The Median Age in Nashua is 3.6 years younger than in Bedford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Nashua or Bedford?
- Nashua housing costs are 51.1% less expensive than Bedford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Nashua or Bedford?
- The average commute for residents of Nashua is 0.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bedford.

Things to do in Bedford?
Bedford, MA is a small town filled with historical buildings from the 17th century such as Old Burying Grounds or Middlesex Canal Museum & Visitors Center which showcases a full-scale replica of an old canal boat. Besides its rich history there are also plenty of outdoor activities available at local park including Bedford Farms Ice Cream stand open during spring and summer months serving delicious frozen treats perfect for any hot day.

Things to do in Nashua?
Nashua, New Hampshire is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts with its numerous hiking paths and golf courses while also being close to many shops and tourist attractions with museums and kite festivals spanning across the year.

 Bedford, MANashua, NHUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,659329,725,481
 Median Income$140,647  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$870,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.93  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Nashua    13 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Twenty or so years ago, this was a pretty nice city. Convenient and safe. Now, at least over the past decade-to-decade and a half, it's changed for the worse. Mainly the  More

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Did a short term stay here for work, it was the most depressing place I could ever imagine. Boring, unfriendly people, freezing winter, crap restaurants, and horrible  More

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Over 10 years ago

I have lived in many places across southern NH - and Nashua is by far the most community oriented place I have lived. The Library, Main Street initiatives, and parks  More

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