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Middleton, MA vs Carlsbad, NM

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Are people in Carlsbad older or younger than people in Middleton?
- The Median Age in Carlsbad is 10.8 years younger than in Middleton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Carlsbad or Middleton?
- Carlsbad housing costs are 74.5% less expensive than Middleton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Carlsbad or Middleton?
- The average commute for residents of Carlsbad is 11.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Middleton.

Things to do in Middleton?
Middleton, MA lies in the heart of Essex County near historic Salem & Ipswich with stunning views across Plum Island Sound. Its homes feature stately colonial architecture showcasing local history within a quaint waterfront village & bustling downtown full of boutiques restaurants cafes & shops for visitors to explore year round!

Things to do in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad is a city located in southeastern New Mexico that is known for its stunning landscape of caves, limestone cliffs and deserts dotted with cacti. It is home to Carlsbad Caverns National Park which contains over 100 limestone caves filled with unique formations that attract nature-lovers from across the globe. There are also several recreational activities available like rock climbing and ATV tours along with various art galleries featuring local history exhibits to explore!

 Middleton, MACarlsbad, NMUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,525329,725,481
 Median Income$155,482  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$720,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.8  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Carlsbad    16 Reviews

I've only been here for a few months, but I can quickly sum up this town as a rundown truck stop, perpetually buffeted by relentless wind, dirt, and hot air. The gas  More

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Over 3 years ago

We used to visit here every few years from Michigan just to see the Living Desert State Park. A very long way to drive to spend a a couple of days in this hauntingly  More

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Been here 9 years. Very difficult place. Price gouging, extremely expensive to live here. Crazy amounts of crime, cops do nothing. Very crowded, bad traffic and crazy  More

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