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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Bellingham, WA vs Melrose, MA

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Are people in Melrose older or younger than people in Bellingham?
- The Median Age in Melrose is 8.6 years older than in Bellingham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melrose or Bellingham?
- Melrose housing costs are 29.4% more expensive than Bellingham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melrose or Bellingham?
- The average commute for residents of Melrose is 15.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bellingham.

Things to do in Bellingham?
Bellingham, Washington offers stunning views of Puget Sound with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails in Chuckanut Mountains or boating in Marine Life Sanctuary Area nearby Bellingham Bay's shoreline.. This city is also known for its vibrant arts scene with museums, galleries and theaters scattered across town making it perfect for culture lovers wanting an immersive experience!

Things to do in Melrose?
Melrose, MA is an upscale residential community just outside of Boston. It's known for its excellent schools, hot real estate market, quaint downtown area that draws visitors from all over Massachusetts seeking unique goods and services from local retailers .

 Bellingham, WAMelrose, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,567329,725,481
 Median Income$59,163  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$606,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.72  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews
Clayton · Bend, OR
I love Bellingham
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Wil · Bellingham, WA
Bellingham is the shiz
Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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David · Bellingham, WA
You’ll hate it here don’t move.
Over 4 years ago

If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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Reviews for Melrose    1 Reviews
Roy · Framingham, MA
great community
Over 12 years ago

Melrose is located a mere 7 miles from Boston and is only one of four cities in MA without a major road traversing, there are three commuter rail stops. It's filled  More

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