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Needham, MA vs Monterey, CA

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Are people in Monterey older or younger than people in Needham?
- The Median Age in Monterey is 6.0 years younger than in Needham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Monterey or Needham?
- Monterey housing costs are 19.5% less expensive than Needham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Monterey or Needham?
- The average commute for residents of Monterey is 15.1 minutes shorter 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 Monterey?
Monterey, CA is an iconic beach city located on the Monterey Peninsula of California's central coast. This picturesque coastal community offers stunning beaches, world-class golf courses, fabulous restaurants and galleries, plus numerous other recreational activities.

 Needham, MAMonterey, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,014329,725,481
 Median Income$182,813  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,269,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.35  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Monterey    21 Reviews
JD · Monterey, CA
Here or Exit California
Over 8 years ago

The Monterey city area is an excellent place to live and one of the few California locales where it's relatively safe to raise a family. If I could no longer live here I  More

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s. Marie · Portland, OR
If you're not a millionaire good luck living here
Over 12 years ago

I grew up on the Monterey Peninsula and had to leave to climb out of poverty. The median income is $35,000 and outside of the military, the jobs are mostly service  More

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Olga · Ogden, UT
How wealthy are we talking about?
Over 13 years ago

My husband and I are just crazy about Monterey. I wonder if we take housing expenses (mortgage or rent) out of the picture, is Monterey still a very expensive city to  More

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