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Bedford, MA vs Salisbury, MD

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Are people in Salisbury older or younger than people in Bedford?
- The Median Age in Salisbury is 13.1 years younger than in Bedford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Salisbury or Bedford?
- Salisbury housing costs are 74.6% less expensive than Bedford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Salisbury or Bedford?
- The average commute for residents of Salisbury is 6.9 minutes shorter 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 Salisbury?
Salisbury MA rests just south from Cambridge known for its rich Revolutionary War history sites as well as modern amenities like Salisbury Beach State Reservation ideal for sunbathing or surfing!

 Bedford, MASalisbury, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,583329,725,481
 Median Income$140,647  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock30.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$870,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.93  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Salisbury    11 Reviews

Elijah · 
Over 5 years ago

I left Salisbury 5 years ago, but a year ago I had some business nearby, so I decides to visit Salisbury, MD for nostalgia’s sake, it was a big mistake. I’ll admit there  More

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Over 6 years ago

I lived in Salisbury for 10 years before leaving and It’s funny that people keep telling me that Salisbury has very little crime, and that it having high crime is made  More

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I am tired of hearing about salisbury having a "high violent crime rate" in these national reviews. It is inaccurate and damaging to property and business owners here.  More

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