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New Fairfield, CT vs Bellingham, WA

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Are people in Bellingham older or younger than people in New Fairfield?
- The Median Age in Bellingham is 8.4 years younger than in New Fairfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bellingham or New Fairfield?
- Bellingham housing costs are 31.9% more expensive than New Fairfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bellingham or New Fairfield?
- The average commute for residents of Bellingham is 19.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of New Fairfield.

Things to do in New Fairfield?
New Fairfield, CT is a small rural town north of Danbury offering many outdoor activities from golfing to ice skating at Holiday Hill Ski Area; there's also plenty of historical sites such as Locust Grove Farmhouse which dates back to 1800s perfect for romantic strolls.

Things to do in Bellingham?
Bellingham, Washington offers stunning views of Puget Sound with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails in Chuckanut Mountains or boating in Marine Life Sanctuary Area nearby Bellingham Bay's shoreline.. This city is also known for its vibrant arts scene with museums, galleries and theaters scattered across town making it perfect for culture lovers wanting an immersive experience!

 New Fairfield, CTBellingham, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,545329,725,481
 Median Income$129,718  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$459,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time37.4  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Fairfield    1 Reviews

I think new fairfield is a great place to raise kids!!! as a kid who was raised here. Do other kids in my town feel the same way? "Hell NO!" every kid in my town with  More

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Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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