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Portsmouth, NH vs Nantucket, MA

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Are people in Nantucket older or younger than people in Portsmouth?
- The Median Age in Nantucket is 0.3 years younger than in Portsmouth.

Are housing costs cheaper in Nantucket or Portsmouth?
- Nantucket housing costs are 287.7% more expensive than Portsmouth housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Nantucket or Portsmouth?
- The average commute for residents of Nantucket is 21.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Portsmouth.

Things to do in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth NH situated seacoast New Hampshire just east Massachusetts border close Rye along mouth Piscataqua River Great Bay estuary adjacent interstate 95 providing alternate route up Maine beyond Laconia through heart Lakes Region connected multiple bridges port city type designation recognized due profuse maritime transportation centers focused servicing travel intercity prepared provision various watercraft increased mid 19th century presently renowned downtown art galleries colonial houses quaint shops eateries overlooking picturesque coastline harbor shorelines combining blend cultural attractions historic sites quirky traditions locals tourists alike summertime celebration annual Seafood Festival held July round year boasting world famous Strawbery Bank museum consistently ranked number one national rankings make Portsmouth distinctive place visit explore all times year round .

Things to do in Nantucket?
Nantucket, MA is an inviting island off of Cape Cod providing numerous delightful attractions such as Siasconset Beach displaying its distinctive environment or Wauwinet Wildlife Sanctuary perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular Figawi Race highlighting culture through foods, music and art each May.

 Portsmouth, NHNantucket, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,795329,725,481
 Median Income$91,915  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$644,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock14.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.24  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Portsmouth    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I was up in Portsmouth a couple years ago visiting from Florida. I loved how I was able to prk the car, get out and have numerous bars/restaurants, clothing stores, etc  More

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Over 16 years ago

Portsmouth is full of history, art, interesting shops, restaurants and the best  More

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Over 18 years ago

Portsmouth is a beautiful historic town settled right on the seacoast. Excellent restaurants, great cafes and shops, and picturesque streets make this a wonderful city  More

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