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Newton, MA vs Fort Lee, NJ

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Are people in Fort Lee older or younger than people in Newton?
- The Median Age in Fort Lee is 5.3 years older than in Newton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Lee or Newton?
- Fort Lee housing costs are 56.0% less expensive than Newton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Lee or Newton?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Lee is 9.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Newton.

Things to do in Newton?
Newton, Massachusetts is an affluent suburb of Boston known for its excellent educational opportunities including its numerous private schools. The city also features beautiful parks like Cold Spring Park and pleasant hiking trails through Cutler Park Reservation.

Things to do in Fort Lee?
Fort Lee, New Jersey is situated in Bergen county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Fort Lee Historic Park to Overpeck Golf Course combined with stores like the Hudson Lights Shopping Center and local food spots like Pizzeria Uno

 Newton, MAFort Lee, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,701329,725,481
 Median Income$164,607  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,250,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.38  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Newton    6 Reviews
Sid · Everett, MA
Apartment Rentals
Over 11 years ago

Apartment rentals seem to be on the expensive  More

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heather · Newtonville, MA
newton, ma
Over 14 years ago

Newton is ok, safe, close to  More

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Elyse · Newton Center, MA
Weather
Over 15 years ago

THE WEATHER HERE IS VARIABLE... EACH SEASON CAN BE FELT IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES. WINTER IS SO COLD, SUMMER IS SO HOT...THE SPRING AND FALL BRING A LOT OF RAIN, BUT ALSO  More

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Reviews for Fort Lee    1 Reviews
Eileen  · Fort Lee, NJ
The best of all worlds
Over 17 years ago

Fort Lee is the most convenient place I can imagine. It's a small, tree-lined borough sitting at the front door of the world's greatest city. Fort Lee is  More

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