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Norwalk, CT vs Fall River, MA

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Are people in Fall River older or younger than people in Norwalk?
- The Median Age in Fall River is 1.0 years younger than in Norwalk.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fall River or Norwalk?
- Fall River housing costs are 32.3% less expensive than Norwalk housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fall River or Norwalk?
- The average commute for residents of Fall River is 2.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Norwalk.

Things to do in Norwalk?
Norwalk, Connecticut is renowned for its maritime industry but there’s so much more to explore here - take a ferry ride around Long Island Sound or enjoy walks in Calf Pasture Beach Park.

Things to do in Fall River?
Fall River, Massachusetts is home to some incredible historical sites including Battleship Cove – a memorial museum dedicated to America’s naval heritage - and Lizzie Borden House which pays tribute to notorious 19th century murder case.

 Norwalk, CTFall River, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock93,339329,725,481
 Median Income$91,434  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$527,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock11.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.83  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Norwalk    8 Reviews

There's nothing fun to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

Very diverse. Good food,entertainment and social activities. High housing costs and property  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lots to do, but everything is expensive. Taxes are high (i.e.property, which includes each vehicle that you own)and services are just okay, not  More

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Reviews for Fall River    9 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Could not leave fast enough. Crime, unemployment, and the prejudice against anyone not of Portuguese descent was palpable. Gangs running  More

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Over 9 years ago

A lot of negative thing are being said about fall river on this page. I grew up in this city and I have to say it was much nicer when I was a child.but it seems like  More

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As someone who was born and raised in Fall River, MA, I have to say that all the negative remarks I read are absolutely correct. In fact, the only good thing about Fall  More

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