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Beverly, MA vs West Chester, PA

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Highlights
Are people in West Chester older or younger than people in Beverly?
- The Median Age in West Chester is 15.8 years younger than in Beverly.

Are housing costs cheaper in West Chester or Beverly?
- West Chester housing costs are 12.4% less expensive than Beverly housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, West Chester or Beverly?
- The average commute for residents of West Chester is 5.2 minutes shorter 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 West Chester?
West Chester, PA is an attractive village northwest of Philadelphia home to numerous enjoyable attractions including West Chester Railroad offering scenic rides and tour opportunities or The Glen Providence Park ideal for exploring; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Good Neighbor Day discovering local culture with music and art.

 Beverly, MAWest Chester, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,592329,725,481
 Median Income$89,882  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock24.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$633,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%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 West Chester    14 Reviews

We've lived in various states, small towns & big cities, all over the country and we both felt West Chester was home as soon as we hit downtown. We've been here 8 years  More

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There seems to be 2 different profiles for West Chester, PA. One says it's a town of <20K and another says it's more like a small city at over 40K. I was kind of  More

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Over 13 years ago

Good that you live in Allentown, because you sure aren't seeing the real West Chester. We're from CA, and we couldn't afford to buy a home there. WC has grown into a  More

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