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Salem, NH vs Saratoga Springs, NY

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Are people in Saratoga Springs older or younger than people in Salem?
- The Median Age in Saratoga Springs is 2.3 years younger than in Salem.

Are housing costs cheaper in Saratoga Springs or Salem?
- Saratoga Springs housing costs are 7.6% less expensive than Salem housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Saratoga Springs or Salem?
- The average commute for residents of Saratoga Springs is 5.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Salem.

Things to do in Salem?
Salem, NH is situated in Rockingham County and provides its citizens easy access to Boston while still enjoying the small-town atmosphere of this safe place with cafes, theaters and shops.

Things to do in Saratoga Springs?
Saratoga Springs, NY is a popular destination for tourists year round due to its picturesque beauty and vibrant downtown area filled with shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and art galleries. The city is home to Saratoga Race Course which hosts horse races during the summer months and features live music events throughout the year.

 Salem, NHSaratoga Springs, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,110329,725,481
 Median Income$91,276  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$517,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.66  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Salem    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

The cost of living is not bad, but the rents are high, and so are the tax's. Crime is very low and what crime does exist is usually perpertrated by non-residents and out  More

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Reviews for Saratoga Springs    22 Reviews

I grew up in Saratoga and moved out in my late 20’s. I only live about 20 minutes from there now, so I go there sometimes. Downtown Saratoga is very nice. Broadway, the  More

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Over 6 years ago

I came from buffalo New York home of the chicken wings and forgot my phone in the uber the people at the concert were very nice they let me and my friend and I leave and  More

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Saratoga springs is one of the safest cities to live in. You don't really have to worry about getting shot, mugged, assaulted (Those things do happen, but no where near  More

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