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Ipswich, MA vs State College, PA

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Are people in State College older or younger than people in Ipswich?
- The Median Age in State College is 27.0 years younger than in Ipswich.

Are housing costs cheaper in State College or Ipswich?
- State College housing costs are 50.1% less expensive than Ipswich housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, State College or Ipswich?
- The average commute for residents of State College is 13.3 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 State College?
State College, Pennsylvania sits within Centre county featuring numerous parks combined with stores like Nittany Mall while also having local restaurants like Big Bowl Noodle House.

 Ipswich, MAState College, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,352329,725,481
 Median Income$111,701  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$712,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.65  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for State College    27 Reviews

I relocated to State College about 30 years ago. We hadn’t planned to stay this long, but life here is “easy”. Outdoor activities are ample. There are many beautiful  More

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State College is a small "safe" town, you will always see friends, coworkers, physicians, mechanics, supervisors...at the doctor's office, in the store, near your home,  More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in State College, PA all my life untill 2006 when we finally moved south where it was warmer. State College itself is a fun place to be when it comes to football  More

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