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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Norwalk, CT vs Salem, MA

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Are people in Salem older or younger than people in Norwalk?
- The Median Age in Salem is 2.8 years younger than in Norwalk.

Are housing costs cheaper in Salem or Norwalk?
- Salem housing costs are 4.1% less expensive than Norwalk housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Salem or Norwalk?
- The average commute for residents of Salem is 3.5 minutes longer 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 Salem?
Salem, Massachusetts is situated in Essex county and gives residents plenty of culture attractions from Salem Witch Museum to House Of Seven Gables Museum Store along with various restaurants like Flying Saucer Pizza Company

 Norwalk, CTSalem, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,452329,725,481
 Median Income$91,434  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$527,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.83  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Norwalk    8 Reviews
kyle · Norwalk, CT
There's nothing fun to do here!
Over 14 years ago

There's nothing fun to do  More

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William · Norwalk, CT
Norwalk snapshot
Over 15 years ago

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

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lizbeth · Norwalk, CT
cost of living
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 Salem    4 Reviews
Leila · Salem, MA
Horrible place for a Family
Over 9 years ago

I've been in Salem, Massachusetts for a year now because it brought me up here for my husband's job. Salem may be a great place to visit during Halloween but other  More

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Eva · Salem, MA
Love it!
Over 12 years ago

My husband and I move to Salem, MA from Long Island NY five years ago and we love it! We kept on visiting for Halloween and we just decided to move here for the hell of  More

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Robert · Salem, MA
Witch City, America
Over 18 years ago

We are family friendly, albeit strange. We celebrate Halloween for a month. Check out the Haunted Happenings  More

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