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Pittsfield, MA vs Newark, DE

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Are people in Newark older or younger than people in Pittsfield?
- The Median Age in Newark is 21.9 years younger than in Pittsfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Newark or Pittsfield?
- Newark housing costs are 23.5% more expensive than Pittsfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Newark or Pittsfield?
- The average commute for residents of Newark is 4.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Pittsfield.

Things to do in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield, Massachusetts lies within Berkshire County providing visitors great entertainment opportunities from the Colonial Theatre to Hancock Shaker Village along with food spots like Rubiner’s Cheese & Grocery Store.

Things to do in Newark?
Newark, DE is located in New Castle County and provides its residents with access to nearby Wilmington attractions plus several unique destinations of its own including the Newark Reservoir.

 Pittsfield, MANewark, DEUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,393329,725,481
 Median Income$59,522  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock22.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$263,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.59  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pittsfield    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I have grown up in Pittsfield, moved away, and came back. The loss of the GE manufacturing plant in the 80's adversely affected this blue collar city. This is not the  More

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Pittsfield has done nothing to attract any form of business for the 40 of 47 years that I have lived here. The current tax rate is now 3.7% for business property - that  More

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Hello, I was surprised to see Pittsfield, MA, listed as one of the towns with least crime. We've had 4 shootings since the beginning of the year! Where do you get  More

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Reviews for Newark    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Generally, Delaware public schools are dreadful. Most people that can afford it choose to invest in their child or children by sending them anywhere but to a Delaware  More

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I have lived in Newark for 27 years. My great-grandmother owned the Windy Hills development when it was a farm, and my father even grew up in the same house that I did.  More

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I am thinking of moving to Newark, but wanted to know if commuting to Philly is possible, especially outside of 9-5 hours. I see PATCO runs to Newark, but I don't know  More

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