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Fitchburg, MA vs Marlborough, MA

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Marlborough or Fitchburg?
- Marlborough housing costs are 40.7% more expensive than Fitchburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Marlborough or Fitchburg?
- The average commute for residents of Marlborough is 2.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fitchburg.

Things to do in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg, Massachusetts sits within Worcester county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Lawrence Swamp Wildlife Management Area to swimming at Merriam-Gillette Pool plus local food spots like La Casita Taqueria & Pupusas Restaurant.

Things to do in Marlborough?
Marlborough, Massachusetts is located in Middlesex County providing its citizens great recreational centers plus multiple shopping options like Solomon Pond Mall while also having nearby restaurants such as P.F. Chang's China Bistro.

 Fitchburg, MAMarlborough, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,505329,725,481
 Median Income$60,466  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$341,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.82  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Fitchburg    6 Reviews
Karl · Fitchburg, MA
If you can afford MA, there are better locations
Over 4 years ago

I've had the privilege to live in many places across the US in several states. Fitchburg is easily the worst place I have lived, by far. To find it, drive west on the  More

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kei · Fitchburg, MA
Life is what you make of it
Over 16 years ago

First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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kei · Fitchburg, MA
Life is what you make of it
Over 16 years ago

First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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Reviews for Marlborough    2 Reviews
chema · Marlborough, MA
an ok town but not the best
Over 4 years ago

lived here 4 years Town is not bad but have witnessed 2 crimes where i live a nice condo but even as nice as it is the people here are *******s, bitches, drug addicts  More

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brielle · Marlborough, MA
Marlborough
Over 18 years ago

For being suburbia there's decent job opportunities, places to shop and an array of restaurants to  More

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