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Needham, MA vs Alameda, CA

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Are people in Alameda older or younger than people in Needham?
- The Median Age in Alameda is 2.8 years younger than in Needham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Alameda or Needham?
- Alameda housing costs are 7.1% less expensive than Needham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Alameda or Needham?
- The average commute for residents of Alameda is 2.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Needham.

Things to do in Needham?
Needham MA lies west Boston popular primarily due its variety of activities like horse riding, golfing at Charles River Country Club or exploring nearby Hemlock Gorge where visitors may take part in different water sports or simply enjoy some peace & tranquility while walking along sandy beaches.

Things to do in Alameda?
Alameda, California provides locals and visitors with plenty of attractions ranging from USS Hornet Museum Ship to shopping on Webster street.

 Needham, MAAlameda, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock78,320329,725,481
 Median Income$182,813  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,269,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.35  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Alameda    6 Reviews
Johanna · Alameda, CA
Over emphasis
Over 7 years ago

Having been born here & 70 now I have watched firsthand, a small, quiet town ruined by excessive building, overcrowding and far too many restaurants for a city this  More

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kwm · Alameda, CA
Small-town feel in urban area
Over 16 years ago

Enjoy the immense benefit to having a close-knit community with main-street USA feel less than 10 miles from the resources of several urban and education  More

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Kenneth · Alameda, CA
Small-town feel in the middle of the Bay Area
Over 17 years ago

Alameda, CA is a unique town here in the Bay Area. Perhaps because it is an island, or perhaps because for many decades it was a U.S. Army base, the city has never  More

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