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Lawrence, MA vs Somerville, MA

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Are people in Somerville older or younger than people in Lawrence?
- The Median Age in Somerville is 0.4 years younger than in Lawrence.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerville or Lawrence?
- Somerville housing costs are 96.5% more expensive than Lawrence housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerville or Lawrence?
- The average commute for residents of Somerville is 8.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lawrence.

Things to do in Lawrence?
Lawrence, Massachusetts is renowned for its dynamic and vibrant student population located near the University of Massachusetts Boston and Bentley University.

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.

 Lawrence, MASomerville, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock80,608329,725,481
 Median Income$47,542  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$388,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.41  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lawrence    1 Reviews

Natives of the Boston area tend to be a bit provincial and quick to judge people by where they live. Lawrence has had some down years. It lacks the sterling reputation  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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