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New Braunfels, TX vs Fitchburg, MA

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Are people in Fitchburg older or younger than people in New Braunfels?
- The Median Age in Fitchburg is 2.0 years older than in New Braunfels.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fitchburg or New Braunfels?
- Fitchburg housing costs are 9.7% less expensive than New Braunfels housing costs.

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

Things to do in New Braunfels?
New Braunfels, Texas is located between Austin and San Antonio and proudly preserves its German heritage through museums such as Sophienburg Archives & Museum.

Things to do in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg, Massachusetts sits within Worcester county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Lawrence Swamp Wildlife Management Area to swimming at Merriam-Gillette Pool plus local food spots like La Casita Taqueria & Pupusas Restaurant.

 New Braunfels, TXFitchburg, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,796329,725,481
 Median Income$76,890  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$377,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Braunfels    11 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in this awesome city for the past 2 years and believe it’s best described as either a breath of fresh air or a slice of heaven on earth.  More

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Diana · 

I moved here in 2001 due to a work transfer. It was small and quaint then. Today, there are too many people for the infrastructure, water resources, and schools. The  More

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I lived in NB for only about 4 months because of the extreme reaction I had to the cement polution in the area. There are two large cement plants to the north and south  More

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Reviews for Fitchburg    6 Reviews

I've had the privilege to live in many places across the US in several states. Fitchburg is easily the worst place I have lived, by far. To find it, drive west on the  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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