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Needham, MA vs Salisbury, MD

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Are people in Salisbury older or younger than people in Needham?
- The Median Age in Salisbury is 13.3 years younger than in Needham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Salisbury or Needham?
- Salisbury housing costs are 82.6% less expensive than Needham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Salisbury or Needham?
- The average commute for residents of Salisbury is 10.3 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 Salisbury?
Salisbury MA rests just south from Cambridge known for its rich Revolutionary War history sites as well as modern amenities like Salisbury Beach State Reservation ideal for sunbathing or surfing!

 Needham, MASalisbury, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,583329,725,481
 Median Income$182,813  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock30.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,269,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.35  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Salisbury    11 Reviews

Elijah · 
Over 5 years ago

I left Salisbury 5 years ago, but a year ago I had some business nearby, so I decides to visit Salisbury, MD for nostalgia’s sake, it was a big mistake. I’ll admit there  More

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Over 6 years ago

I lived in Salisbury for 10 years before leaving and It’s funny that people keep telling me that Salisbury has very little crime, and that it having high crime is made  More

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I am tired of hearing about salisbury having a "high violent crime rate" in these national reviews. It is inaccurate and damaging to property and business owners here.  More

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