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Beverly, MA vs Salem, NH

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Highlights
Are people in Salem older or younger than people in Beverly?
- The Median Age in Salem is 4.0 years older than in Beverly.

Are housing costs cheaper in Salem or Beverly?
- Salem housing costs are 18.3% less expensive than Beverly housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Salem or Beverly?
- The average commute for residents of Salem is 1.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Beverly.

Things to do in Beverly?
Beverly, Massachusetts is located in Essex County featuring numerous attractions such as the Long Hill Orchard combined with stores like North Shore Mall plus restaurants like The Bancroft.

Things to do in Salem?
Salem, NH is situated in Rockingham County and provides its citizens easy access to Boston while still enjoying the small-town atmosphere of this safe place with cafes, theaters and shops.

 Beverly, MASalem, NHUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,158329,725,481
 Median Income$89,882  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$633,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.45  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Beverly    4 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

On 3 different occasions I have lived here, each time it wasn't my first choice. My opinion has not changed, but gotten worse. First, the cost of living is not accurate  More

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Over 10 years ago

Although Beverly is beautiful, the cost of living is high. to get a good job, you need to commute into Boston which is expensive. As long as you have the money, great  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived in Beverly for almost 5 years, and have loved every minute of it. The weather is pleasant, but you have to love winters. It's actually not much colder  More

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Reviews for Salem    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

The cost of living is not bad, but the rents are high, and so are the tax's. Crime is very low and what crime does exist is usually perpertrated by non-residents and out  More

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