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Morgantown, WV vs Melrose, MA

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Are people in Melrose older or younger than people in Morgantown?
- The Median Age in Melrose is 17.7 years older than in Morgantown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melrose or Morgantown?
- Melrose housing costs are 204.3% more expensive than Morgantown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melrose or Morgantown?
- The average commute for residents of Melrose is 16.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Morgantown.

Things to do in Morgantown?
Morgantown, WV has been named one of best places to live by Money Magazine due to its low cost of living paired with an eclectic culture offering lots of events such as free summer concerts at University Town Center Park or even Italian Festival celebrations every August!

Things to do in Melrose?
Melrose, MA is an upscale residential community just outside of Boston. It's known for its excellent schools, hot real estate market, quaint downtown area that draws visitors from all over Massachusetts seeking unique goods and services from local retailers .

 Morgantown, WVMelrose, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,567329,725,481
 Median Income$36,991  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$257,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.17  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Morgantown    16 Reviews
Mark · Tanque Verde, AZ
A Classic College Town with Big City Amenities
Over 3 years ago

Morgantown is a vibrant classic American college town with a laid-back vibe. While the city and surrounding area are relatively small at about $150,000 people, residents  More

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Patricia · Morgantown, WV
Retiree view of Morgantown WV
Over 10 years ago

Morgantown is a college town with many wonderful qualities, but for a retiree or someone on a fixed income, it is getting very expensive and crowded. The housing market  More

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IDaveZ · Morgantown, WV
morgantown
Over 13 years ago

its a good small university town, however the cost of living varies especially rents on whether you live near to the campus or far away from wvu. there are only couple  More

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Reviews for Melrose    1 Reviews
Roy · Framingham, MA
great community
Over 12 years ago

Melrose is located a mere 7 miles from Boston and is only one of four cities in MA without a major road traversing, there are three commuter rail stops. It's filled  More

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