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Bel Air town (Harford County), MD vs Silver Spring, MD

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Are people in Silver Spring older or younger than people in Bel Air town (Harford County)?
- The Median Age in Silver Spring is 8.2 years younger than in Bel Air town (Harford County).

Are housing costs cheaper in Silver Spring or Bel Air town (Harford County)?
- Silver Spring housing costs are 38.4% more expensive than Bel Air town (Harford County) housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Silver Spring or Bel Air town (Harford County)?
- The average commute for residents of Silver Spring is 6.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bel Air town (Harford County).

Things to do in Bel Air town (Harford County)?
Bel Air is a town in Harford County, Maryland located between two major cities—Baltimore and Philadelphia. With approximately 10,500 residents it offers suburban life close to many big city amenities including excellent schools and recreational facilities as well as easy commutes into either city center.

Things to do in Silver Spring?
Silver Spring, Maryland lies in Montgomery County and provides locals and visitors alike with a host of attractions such as the AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center or Discovery Communications Headquarters.

 Bel Air town (Harford County), MDSilver Spring, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock82,472329,725,481
 Median Income$64,036  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$392,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.44  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bel Air Town (Harford County)    12 Reviews

Please disregard any of the kooky comments about Bel Air being generic or cookie cutter. I have lived in this county for 50 years. What was once a rural escape from  More

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Over 12 years ago

Bel Air is a nice place to live, but it is far too  More

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As a military wife, I've lived in several states. Maryland isn't the worst, and it isn't the best. There are lots of things I like about this area. It's very scenic,  More

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Reviews for Silver Spring    18 Reviews

Growing up in Silver Spring, my family and I have been residents for the better part of 25 years. Although some of the development has been great (Discovery Channel, new  More

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What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding  More

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What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding  More

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