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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Binghamton, NY vs Somerset, NJ

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Are people in Somerset older or younger than people in Binghamton?
- The Median Age in Somerset is 4.1 years older than in Binghamton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerset or Binghamton?
- Somerset housing costs are 237.9% more expensive than Binghamton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerset or Binghamton?
- The average commute for residents of Somerset is 16.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Binghamton.

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

Things to do in Somerset?
Somerset Borough in New Jersey provides its residents with quaint suburban living while also being close enough to enjoy all that nearby New Brunswick has to offer in terms of restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues.

 Binghamton, NYSomerset, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,827329,725,481
 Median Income$39,012  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.96  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews
Marg · 
Cute Underrated little city with room to grow
Over 4 years ago

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Snow · Binghamton, NY
Be Part of the Solution
Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Rachael · Vestal, NY
Binghamton is the worst!
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  More

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Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews
Nishant · Alcester, SD
Moving to Somerset
Over 11 years ago

I am moving to Somerset. I have heard that Cost of living to too high in somerset. I am getting a pay Of $72,800.00 per year. Can I survive with this pay. I am moving  More

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sybrina  · Newark, NJ
best place for 55+
Over 13 years ago

best plce for 55+  More

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Kerry · Somerset, NJ
Somerset NJ
Over 18 years ago

Very nice place to live. Very  More

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