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Ipswich, MA vs Beverly, MA

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Are people in Beverly older or younger than people in Ipswich?
- The Median Age in Beverly is 8.1 years younger than in Ipswich.

Are housing costs cheaper in Beverly or Ipswich?
- Beverly housing costs are 11.1% less expensive than Ipswich housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Beverly or Ipswich?
- The average commute for residents of Beverly is 2.2 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 Beverly?
Beverly, Massachusetts is located in Essex County featuring numerous attractions such as the Long Hill Orchard combined with stores like North Shore Mall plus restaurants like The Bancroft.

 Ipswich, MABeverly, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,448329,725,481
 Median Income$111,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$712,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.65  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Beverly    4 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

On 3 different occasions I have lived here, each time it wasn't my first choice. My opinion has not changed, but gotten worse. First, the cost of living is not accurate  More

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Over 10 years ago

Although Beverly is beautiful, the cost of living is high. to get a good job, you need to commute into Boston which is expensive. As long as you have the money, great  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived in Beverly for almost 5 years, and have loved every minute of it. The weather is pleasant, but you have to love winters. It's actually not much colder  More

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