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Branford, CT vs Northampton, MA

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Highlights
Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Branford?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 10.1 years younger than in Branford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Branford?
- Northampton housing costs are 6.8% more expensive than Branford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Branford?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 1.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Branford.

Things to do in Branford?
Branford is a town located in New Haven County Connecticut on Long Island Sound As of 2000 its population was 28 250 Residents benefit from access to numerous facilities like schools post office banks department stores shops galleries marina churches fire stations recreation centers boat launches farmers markets beaches etc making it an ideal destination for all ages.

Things to do in Northampton?
Northampton, MA lies on the banks of the Connecticut River on beautiful Paradise Pond—known locally as “The Valley”—and provides access to hiking trails through Mount Tom State Reservation or kayaking down the river’s rapids in downtown Northampton State Park .

 Branford, CTNorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$87,738  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$376,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.64  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Branford    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

no review just big mistakes when comparing cities wrong town/city names and wrong populations in ct example: branford, ct it used to be type  More

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Over 18 years ago

Branford has the New England town look located right on the shoreline. Has the small community feel. Located a short drive from New Haven where Yale is located. Cost  More

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Reviews for Northampton    6 Reviews

I was born in Northampton in the 1960"s and have lived other places but always came back to live here. My two children were born here too. What draws be back to  More

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The greater Northampton, MA area is generally a pretty good place to live, if you're interested in Western MA or southern New England in general. MA is more affordable  More

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Northampton is a very progressive, diverse, liberal small city where you will find so much to do in just the downtown area alone. Music, shopping, restaurants, bars,  More

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