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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Laconia, NH vs Salem, MA

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Are people in Salem older or younger than people in Laconia?
- The Median Age in Salem is 5.5 years younger than in Laconia.

Are housing costs cheaper in Salem or Laconia?
- Salem housing costs are 44.1% more expensive than Laconia housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Salem or Laconia?
- The average commute for residents of Salem is 7.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Laconia.

Things to do in Laconia?
This charming town located in Belknap County in central New Hampshire has something for everyone from the large selection of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues in its downtown area to an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails and lakefront beaches at Lake Winnipesaukee.

Things to do in Salem?
Salem, Massachusetts is situated in Essex county and gives residents plenty of culture attractions from Salem Witch Museum to House Of Seven Gables Museum Store along with various restaurants like Flying Saucer Pizza Company

 Laconia, NHSalem, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,452329,725,481
 Median Income$63,711  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$351,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.67  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Laconia    2 Reviews
Heidi · Wilton, ME
Lots to do in this expensive area!
Over 3 years ago

I lived in Laconia NH for 24 years, born and raised. I left in 2016 because even pre pandemic the area was becoming weak from the drug epidemic, and, starting to re  More

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A · Laconia, NH
Great place to live and work!
Over 3 years ago

Friendly neighbors, plenty of restaurants, lakes, skiing, biking, hiking, canoeing and a dog park! The hospital is around the corner and there’s always a beautiful  More

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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews
Leila · Salem, MA
Horrible place for a Family
Over 9 years ago

I've been in Salem, Massachusetts for a year now because it brought me up here for my husband's job. Salem may be a great place to visit during Halloween but other  More

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Eva · Salem, MA
Love it!
Over 12 years ago

My husband and I move to Salem, MA from Long Island NY five years ago and we love it! We kept on visiting for Halloween and we just decided to move here for the hell of  More

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Robert · Salem, MA
Witch City, America
Over 18 years ago

We are family friendly, albeit strange. We celebrate Halloween for a month. Check out the Haunted Happenings  More

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