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Deerfield, IL vs Northampton, MA

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Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Deerfield?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 3.3 years younger than in Deerfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Deerfield?
- Northampton housing costs are 24.8% less expensive than Deerfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Deerfield?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 8.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Deerfield.

Things to do in Deerfield?
Deerfield, IL is a lovely village north of Chicago filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Deerfield Golf Club showcasing its distinctive landscape or Lions Park great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Summer on the Green Offering lots of entertainment every August.

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 .

 Deerfield, ILNorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$168,568  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$535,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.7  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Deerfield    2 Reviews

We moved to Deerfield in 1994, and loved it so much we moved across town 16 years later. Top-ranked schools, excellent home values, and friendly neighbors are all big  More

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The school system is the reason we moved here 15 years ago. Great  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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