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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Metuchen, NJ vs Somerville, MA

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Are people in Somerville older or younger than people in Metuchen?
- The Median Age in Somerville is 7.6 years younger than in Metuchen.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerville or Metuchen?
- Somerville housing costs are 39.8% more expensive than Metuchen housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerville or Metuchen?
- The average commute for residents of Somerville is 4.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Metuchen.

Things to do in Metuchen?
Metuchen is an incorporated borough situated within Middlesex County, New Jersey boasting plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple trails great for biking or jogging plus nearby Roosevelt Park provides amazing views ideal for outdoor activities. Additionally there are numerous shopping outlets and eateries providing unique itemsor delicious cuisine goodfor anyone looking to have a meal out during their stay here!

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.

 Metuchen, NJSomerville, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock80,608329,725,481
 Median Income$141,915  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$545,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time36.07  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Metuchen    1 Reviews
Ed · Metuchen, NJ
Metuchen - one of NJ's best kept secrets
Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Metuchen for over 20 years. I moved from Brooklyn, NY where I was born and raised, after meeting my NJ born wife. We raised our two sons here, and have  More

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Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews
Jen · Somerville, MA
Ready to move on...but where?
Over 14 years ago

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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EBlisster · Somerville, MA
Not too bad a place to live
Over 17 years ago

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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Abhd · Somerville, MA
Davis Square
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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