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Lancaster, OH vs Northampton, MA

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Highlights
Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Lancaster?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 1.6 years older than in Lancaster.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Lancaster?
- Northampton housing costs are 90.3% more expensive than Lancaster housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Lancaster?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 4.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lancaster.

Things to do in Lancaster?
Lancaster, Ohio is located in Fairfield County providing its citizens great recreational activities like Hocking Valley Scenic Railway along with stores like River Valley Mall as well as dining spots near Old Town Hall Bar & Grille.

Things to do in Northampton?
Northampton, MA lies on the banks of the Connecticut River on beautiful Paradise Pond—known locally as “The Valley”—and provides access to hiking trails through Mount Tom State Reservation or kayaking down the river’s rapids in downtown Northampton State Park .

 Lancaster, OHNorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$50,994  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$211,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.97  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lancaster    5 Reviews

We've lived here for 3 years and I've lived in Ohio my entire life. It's probably the best smaller city in the state. A historic town - well maintained and just  More

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God gave us two eyes. He did so people would look INTO His world, not AT tiny screens. Even before iPhones visitors were passing by Lancaster's beauty. They'd  More

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Over 15 years ago

I grew up here..Lived in Lancaster from when i was 5 till i was 19 and left that crap hole. Columbus is 45 minutes away not 20. trust me i drove it alot becuase there is  More

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Reviews for Northampton    6 Reviews

I was born in Northampton in the 1960"s and have lived other places but always came back to live here. My two children were born here too. What draws be back to  More

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The greater Northampton, MA area is generally a pretty good place to live, if you're interested in Western MA or southern New England in general. MA is more affordable  More

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Northampton is a very progressive, diverse, liberal small city where you will find so much to do in just the downtown area alone. Music, shopping, restaurants, bars,  More

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