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Long Branch, NJ vs Poughkeepsie, NY

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Are people in Poughkeepsie older or younger than people in Long Branch?
- The Median Age in Poughkeepsie is 1.8 years older than in Long Branch.

Are housing costs cheaper in Poughkeepsie or Long Branch?
- Poughkeepsie housing costs are 63.5% less expensive than Long Branch housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Poughkeepsie or Long Branch?
- The average commute for residents of Poughkeepsie is 3.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Long Branch.

Things to do in Long Branch?
Long Branch, NJ sits at Monmouth Beach’s northernmost edge featuring 3 miles long boardwalk which houses shops & eateries perfect for soaking up some sunshine while still offering plenty recreation activities such as beach volleyball courts dotting its shorelines alongside adventure events like parasailing up ahead!

Things to do in Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie is situated on the Hudson River within Dutchess County in New York—and has historically been known for its beautiful riverfront views along with other attractions such as Locust Grove Nature Center & Historic Estate and Poughkeepsie Farms & Creamery where visitors can learn about sustainability while indulging their sweet tooth!

 Long Branch, NJPoughkeepsie, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,475329,725,481
 Median Income$65,369  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$641,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.4  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Long Branch    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

I Live at the Jersey Shore and it is really like a year round vacation. Great beaches,mountians and sking. But the cost of living here has gone sky  More

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Reviews for Poughkeepsie    10 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I have mixed feelings about Poughkeepsie because there are equally as many things I love about that town as there are things I hate about it so I'm just going to write a  More

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Over 12 years ago

Prices are high here. housing is easily 25-30percent of our monthly  More

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Over 13 years ago

It'd be great if jobs were available. This city is OK but COL is so much higher in NY than where I was raised in South Maybe I should head  More

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