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Rutherford, NJ vs Bellingham, WA

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Are people in Bellingham older or younger than people in Rutherford?
- The Median Age in Bellingham is 6.3 years younger than in Rutherford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bellingham or Rutherford?
- Bellingham housing costs are 0.9% more expensive than Rutherford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bellingham or Rutherford?
- The average commute for residents of Bellingham is 15.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Rutherford.

Things to do in Rutherford?
Rutherford NJ covers three miles near North Arlington boasting over 18 thousand residents making it one fo north Jersey's most convenient cities for commuters traveling into Newark Manhattan New York City areas . That does not mean there isn't plenty to do but if you spend some time exploring Rutherfords rich history visiting long standing establishments that call this small suburban town home .

Things to do in Bellingham?
Bellingham, Washington offers stunning views of Puget Sound with plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails in Chuckanut Mountains or boating in Marine Life Sanctuary Area nearby Bellingham Bay's shoreline.. This city is also known for its vibrant arts scene with museums, galleries and theaters scattered across town making it perfect for culture lovers wanting an immersive experience!

 Rutherford, NJBellingham, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,545329,725,481
 Median Income$118,462  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$601,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.88  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Rutherford    1 Reviews

not sure why Rutherford is able to continue to show low student to teacher ratios but there is 24-25 kids in a class for the last three years and my kids is in 3rd  More

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Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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