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Bellingham, WA vs New Fairfield, CT

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Are people in New Fairfield older or younger than people in Bellingham?
- The Median Age in New Fairfield is 8.4 years older than in Bellingham.

Are housing costs cheaper in New Fairfield or Bellingham?
- New Fairfield housing costs are 24.2% less expensive than Bellingham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New Fairfield or Bellingham?
- The average commute for residents of New Fairfield is 19.7 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 New Fairfield?
New Fairfield, CT is a small rural town north of Danbury offering many outdoor activities from golfing to ice skating at Holiday Hill Ski Area; there's also plenty of historical sites such as Locust Grove Farmhouse which dates back to 1800s perfect for romantic strolls.

 Bellingham, WANew Fairfield, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,640329,725,481
 Median Income$59,163  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$606,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.72  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

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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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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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 New Fairfield    1 Reviews

I think new fairfield is a great place to raise kids!!! as a kid who was raised here. Do other kids in my town feel the same way? "Hell NO!" every kid in my town with  More

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