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Lafayette, CO vs Somerville, MA

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Are people in Somerville older or younger than people in Lafayette?
- The Median Age in Somerville is 7.3 years younger than in Lafayette.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerville or Lafayette?
- Somerville housing costs are 10.5% more expensive than Lafayette housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerville or Lafayette?
- The average commute for residents of Somerville is 7.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lafayette.

Things to do in Lafayette?
Lafayette is a city located in Boulder County Colorado It covers an area of 8 4 square miles As of 2020 its population was estimated at 30 042 Residents have access to many amenities such as schools parks trails recreation centers golf courses libraries shopping malls restaurants cinemas water parks etc making it attractive for both locals and visitors

Things to do in Somerville?
Somerville, Massachusetts offers a unique mix between its university campuses like Harvard Square or Tufts University combined with enough shops and restaurants on Davis Square for any night owl.

 Lafayette, COSomerville, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock80,608329,725,481
 Median Income$95,033  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$690,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lafayette    2 Reviews

The City of Lafayette is trying to be attractive and desirable, so that's something. Being on the outskirts of Boulder and metro Denver has the benefits of quick access  More

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can't say enough good things about Lafayette - it is next to Louisville CO which has been voted the best place to live by Money Magazine.   More

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Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

I've lived in Somerville/Cambridge for 10 years, the last 4.5 with my husband in Spring Hill. It really is a great place to live if you are in your 20s & 30s: it is  More

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Living in Somerville is OK. I'm not a 'city' person and I would rather be out in the country some place, but it's not too bad here. I'm in my early 50s and own a house.  More

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Over 17 years ago

we are midwest transplants to the Boston area and lucked out by finding this great little neighborhood - right on the train line, little stores and good community - we  More

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