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Needham, MA vs State College, PA

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Are people in State College older or younger than people in Needham?
- The Median Age in State College is 21.9 years younger than in Needham.

Are housing costs cheaper in State College or Needham?
- State College housing costs are 72.0% less expensive than Needham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, State College or Needham?
- The average commute for residents of State College is 14.0 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 State College?
State College, Pennsylvania sits within Centre county featuring numerous parks combined with stores like Nittany Mall while also having local restaurants like Big Bowl Noodle House.

 Needham, MAState College, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,352329,725,481
 Median Income$182,813  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,269,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.35  Unlock26.38
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Kathleen · Bellefonte, PA
Hard to beat State College
Over 6 years ago

I relocated to State College about 30 years ago. We hadn’t planned to stay this long, but life here is “easy”. Outdoor activities are ample. There are many beautiful  More

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AB · Gaithersburg, MD
Some will excel here. Check here to see if you wi
Over 14 years ago

State College is a small "safe" town, you will always see friends, coworkers, physicians, mechanics, supervisors...at the doctor's office, in the store, near your home,  More

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Holly · Ruckersville, VA
NEVER A DULL MOMENT
Over 15 years ago

I lived in State College, PA all my life untill 2006 when we finally moved south where it was warmer. State College itself is a fun place to be when it comes to football  More

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