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Bedford, MA vs Somerville, MA

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Are people in Somerville older or younger than people in Bedford?
- The Median Age in Somerville is 11.4 years younger than in Bedford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerville or Bedford?
- Somerville housing costs are 12.4% less expensive than Bedford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerville or Bedford?
- The average commute for residents of Somerville is 4.6 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 Somerville?
Somerville, Massachusetts offers a unique mix between its university campuses like Harvard Square or Tufts University combined with enough shops and restaurants on Davis Square for any night owl.

 Bedford, MASomerville, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock80,608329,725,481
 Median Income$140,647  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$870,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.93  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

I've lived in Somerville/Cambridge for 10 years, the last 4.5 with my husband in Spring Hill. It really is a great place to live if you are in your 20s & 30s: it is  More

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Living in Somerville is OK. I'm not a 'city' person and I would rather be out in the country some place, but it's not too bad here. I'm in my early 50s and own a house.  More

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Over 17 years ago

we are midwest transplants to the Boston area and lucked out by finding this great little neighborhood - right on the train line, little stores and good community - we  More

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