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Montclair, NJ vs Fitchburg, MA

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Are people in Fitchburg older or younger than people in Montclair?
- The Median Age in Fitchburg is 2.9 years younger than in Montclair.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fitchburg or Montclair?
- Fitchburg housing costs are 60.7% less expensive than Montclair housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fitchburg or Montclair?
- The average commute for residents of Fitchburg is 11.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Montclair.

Things to do in Montclair?
Montclair, New Jersey is situated in Essex county providing visitors leisure areas such as Eagle Rock Reservation while also having employment opportunities at Mountainside Hospital along with entertainment opportunities at Wellmont Theatre.

Things to do in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg, Massachusetts sits within Worcester county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Lawrence Swamp Wildlife Management Area to swimming at Merriam-Gillette Pool plus local food spots like La Casita Taqueria & Pupusas Restaurant.

 Montclair, NJFitchburg, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,796329,725,481
 Median Income$149,982  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$868,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time38.47  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Fitchburg    6 Reviews

I've had the privilege to live in many places across the US in several states. Fitchburg is easily the worst place I have lived, by far. To find it, drive west on the  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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