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Ipswich, MA vs Carrboro, NC

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Are people in Carrboro older or younger than people in Ipswich?
- The Median Age in Carrboro is 15.9 years younger than in Ipswich.

Are housing costs cheaper in Carrboro or Ipswich?
- Carrboro housing costs are 44.2% less expensive than Ipswich housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Carrboro or Ipswich?
- The average commute for residents of Carrboro is 7.3 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 Carrboro?
Carrboro is an unincorporated town located in Orange County, North Carolina just outside Chapel Hill and close to Durham's Research Triangle Park (RTP). It’s home to a population of nearly 22 thousand where residents enjoy neighborhoods that are within walking distance to shops & restaurants while having easy access to football games held at nearby University Of North Carolina Chapel Hill campus . Furthermore , Carrboro offers several recreational activities such as storytelling events , bike rides around scenic routes plus open air concerts most notably at Cat’s Cradle concert hall .

 Ipswich, MACarrboro, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,237329,725,481
 Median Income$111,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$712,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.65  Unlock26.38
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Over 13 years ago

Carrboro is basically a bedroom community, where people who work at or study at UNC over in Chapel Hill lay down for the night. All day they work at UNC only to pay the  More

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Carrboro has a strong civic life with a lot of local participation and visionary politics towards making a more sustainable and just community. The center of town has  More

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Over 15 years ago

climate is good, 4 seasons, winter is short with just a little  More

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