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Poughkeepsie, NY vs Fitchburg, MA

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Are people in Fitchburg older or younger than people in Poughkeepsie?
- The Median Age in Fitchburg is 2.1 years younger than in Poughkeepsie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fitchburg or Poughkeepsie?
- Fitchburg housing costs are 45.8% more expensive than Poughkeepsie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fitchburg or Poughkeepsie?
- The average commute for residents of Fitchburg is 1.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Poughkeepsie.

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!

Things to do in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg, Massachusetts sits within Worcester county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Lawrence Swamp Wildlife Management Area to swimming at Merriam-Gillette Pool plus local food spots like La Casita Taqueria & Pupusas Restaurant.

 Poughkeepsie, NYFitchburg, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,796329,725,481
 Median Income$48,805  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$234,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.8  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Poughkeepsie    10 Reviews
Jessica · Fontana, CA
Mixed Feelings
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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Lisa · Wappingers Falls, NY
Housing
Over 12 years ago

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

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Sheri · Poughkeepsie, NY
cost of living
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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Reviews for Fitchburg    6 Reviews
Karl · Fitchburg, MA
If you can afford MA, there are better locations
Over 4 years ago

I've had the privilege to live in many places across the US in several states. Fitchburg is easily the worst place I have lived, by far. To find it, drive west on the  More

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kei · Fitchburg, MA
Life is what you make of it
Over 16 years ago

First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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kei · Fitchburg, MA
Life is what you make of it
Over 16 years ago

First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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