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Brea, CA vs Biddeford, ME

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Are people in Biddeford older or younger than people in Brea?
- The Median Age in Biddeford is 4.2 years younger than in Brea.

Are housing costs cheaper in Biddeford or Brea?
- Biddeford housing costs are 57.1% less expensive than Brea housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Biddeford or Brea?
- The average commute for residents of Biddeford is 10.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Brea.

Things to do in Brea?
Brea, California is a city located in Orange County that has become known for its entertainment options including Downtown Brea's Main Street Promenade and Brea Mall Shopping Center.

Things to do in Biddeford?
Biddeford is a city located between Portland and Saco in the southern part of Maine. It has a population of approximately 21,000 residents and is situated along the Gulf of Maine. The town was founded in 1630 by Abraham Preble and later incorporated in 1762. Biddeford offers access to several beaches, shopping centers, the University of New England, local parks and the Downtown Industrial Historic District where it was an economic center for textiles until 1950s.

 Brea, CABiddeford, MEUnited States
 Population  Unlock22,331329,725,481
 Median Income$108,721  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$942,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Brea    10 Reviews

I have lived in Orange County and Los Angeles County for over 20 years. The cost of living has prompted 3 friends to move to the Central Valley, Oregon and Washington  More

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Over 12 years ago

I loved living here in Brea, CA for over 17 years. It is a great community. For being a small north Orange County city it has a lot to offer. Schools are really  More

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Great city in N. Orange County. Affordable with lots of  More

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Reviews for Biddeford    3 Reviews

The cost of living in Maine is very high. I moved to Biddeford from Boston so we could afford to buy our first home. We had just had a baby and felt it was important to  More

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Over 17 years ago

I don't live in Biddeford, but I visit frequently and it is a nice little Maine town. It has a little of the strip growth and still maintains the older part of town.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Was big in sheeting and blankets. Very large portionof the people are  More

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