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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Billerica, MA vs Chelsea, MA

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Are people in Chelsea older or younger than people in Billerica?
- The Median Age in Chelsea is 9.4 years younger than in Billerica.

Are housing costs cheaper in Chelsea or Billerica?
- Chelsea housing costs are 18.2% less expensive than Billerica housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Chelsea or Billerica?
- The average commute for residents of Chelsea is 2.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Billerica.

Things to do in Billerica?
Billerica, Massachusetts lies in Middlesex county and offers its visitors attractions ranging from Peddocks Island State Reservation to Billerica Flea Market or recreational activities like Minute Man Airfield.

Things to do in Chelsea?
Chelsea, Massachusetts is found in Suffolk County offering tourists leisure areas such as Pearce Memorial Beach while also having employment opportunities at Beth Israel Deaconess HealthCare along with entertainment opportunities at Bow Tie Cinemas At Bellingham Square.

 Billerica, MAChelsea, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,025329,725,481
 Median Income$121,936  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$558,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.18  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Billerica    4 Reviews
Rita · Billerica, MA
No complaints
Over 15 years ago

I'm really not complaining about living here. My husband and I are retired and I think the cost of living is higher here than many other places. We are trying to agree  More

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jn · Andover, MA
Getting worse
Over 16 years ago

Having lived in 3rd world countries in South America I can tell you that the entire area is headed in the same direction. Congestion is increasing, traffic is getting  More

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Rahmbo · Brookline, MA
Quick Note
Over 16 years ago

Having lived in 3rd world countries down in South America I can honestly say that the entire area is headed in the same direction. Congestion is increasing, traffic is  More

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Reviews for Chelsea    1 Reviews
IDaveZ · Fort Worth, TX
Quality of Public School System
Over 16 years ago

I was born in Boston in 1946 and lived in Chelsea to age 10. I ended up getting my high school and university education in Texas. I wonder how the education system in  More

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