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Norwalk, CT vs Poughkeepsie, NY

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Are people in Poughkeepsie older or younger than people in Norwalk?
- The Median Age in Poughkeepsie is 1.2 years younger than in Norwalk.

Are housing costs cheaper in Poughkeepsie or Norwalk?
- Poughkeepsie housing costs are 55.6% less expensive than Norwalk housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Poughkeepsie or Norwalk?
- The average commute for residents of Poughkeepsie is 1.0 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 Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie is situated on the Hudson River within Dutchess County in New York—and has historically been known for its beautiful riverfront views along with other attractions such as Locust Grove Nature Center & Historic Estate and Poughkeepsie Farms & Creamery where visitors can learn about sustainability while indulging their sweet tooth!

 Norwalk, CTPoughkeepsie, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,475329,725,481
 Median Income$91,434  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$527,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%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 Poughkeepsie    10 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I have mixed feelings about Poughkeepsie because there are equally as many things I love about that town as there are things I hate about it so I'm just going to write a  More

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Over 12 years ago

Prices are high here. housing is easily 25-30percent of our monthly  More

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Over 13 years ago

It'd be great if jobs were available. This city is OK but COL is so much higher in NY than where I was raised in South Maybe I should head  More

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