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Ipswich, MA vs Bangor, ME

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Are people in Bangor older or younger than people in Ipswich?
- The Median Age in Bangor is 9.5 years younger than in Ipswich.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bangor or Ipswich?
- Bangor housing costs are 66.7% less expensive than Ipswich housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bangor or Ipswich?
- The average commute for residents of Bangor is 13.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Ipswich.

Things to do in Ipswich?
Ipswich MA is an old seaside village northeast of Boston known for its scenic beaches like Crane Beach where visitors can play volleyball, explore tide pools or build sand castles all while surrounded by historic houses standing since 1800’s when exploring downtown Ipswich which also contains churches built before 1638.

Things to do in Bangor?
Bangor ME seats northeast Portland renowned chiefly for its numerous sights like Penobscot Tower making it ideal destination for hikers due to its easy access trails plus offering plenty of chances to unwind with fine dining & theater performances.

 Ipswich, MABangor, MEUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,920329,725,481
 Median Income$111,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$712,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.65  Unlock26.38
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I have lived just outside of Bangor for four years. I came from the Seattle area and have lived in several states. I love it here. I have found people to be very  More

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I have never lived anyplace and been as much of an outcast and a social pariah as I have been in Bangor ME. I have lived here for 4yrs. and have been met with contempt  More

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DONT'E WAS BULLIED BY SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS IN SCHOOL AND WAS BULLIED BY NUMEROUS TEACHERS THROUGHOUT HIS SCHOOL YEARS IN THE BANGOR SCHOOL  More

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