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Billerica, MA vs Newton, MA

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Are people in Newton older or younger than people in Billerica?
- The Median Age in Newton is 2.1 years younger than in Billerica.

Are housing costs cheaper in Newton or Billerica?
- Newton housing costs are 124.1% more expensive than Billerica housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Newton or Billerica?
- The average commute for residents of Newton is 0.8 minutes shorter 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 Newton?
Newton, Massachusetts is an affluent suburb of Boston known for its excellent educational opportunities including its numerous private schools. The city also features beautiful parks like Cold Spring Park and pleasant hiking trails through Cutler Park Reservation.

 Billerica, MANewton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock88,647329,725,481
 Median Income$121,936  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$558,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.18  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Billerica    4 Reviews

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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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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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 Newton    6 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Apartment rentals seem to be on the expensive  More

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Over 14 years ago

Newton is ok, safe, close to  More

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Over 15 years ago

THE WEATHER HERE IS VARIABLE... EACH SEASON CAN BE FELT IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES. WINTER IS SO COLD, SUMMER IS SO HOT...THE SPRING AND FALL BRING A LOT OF RAIN, BUT ALSO  More

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