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Somerset, NJ vs Salisbury, MD

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Are people in Salisbury older or younger than people in Somerset?
- The Median Age in Salisbury is 10.1 years younger than in Somerset.

Are housing costs cheaper in Salisbury or Somerset?
- Salisbury housing costs are 48.8% less expensive than Somerset housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Salisbury or Somerset?
- The average commute for residents of Salisbury is 13.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Somerset.

Things to do in Somerset?
Somerset Borough in New Jersey provides its residents with quaint suburban living while also being close enough to enjoy all that nearby New Brunswick has to offer in terms of restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues.

Things to do in Salisbury?
Salisbury MA rests just south from Cambridge known for its rich Revolutionary War history sites as well as modern amenities like Salisbury Beach State Reservation ideal for sunbathing or surfing!

 Somerset, NJSalisbury, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,583329,725,481
 Median Income$101,627  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock30.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$432,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.02  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I am moving to Somerset. I have heard that Cost of living to too high in somerset. I am getting a pay Of $72,800.00 per year. Can I survive with this pay. I am moving  More

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Over 13 years ago

best plce for 55+  More

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Over 18 years ago

Very nice place to live. Very  More

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Reviews for Salisbury    11 Reviews

Elijah · 
Over 5 years ago

I left Salisbury 5 years ago, but a year ago I had some business nearby, so I decides to visit Salisbury, MD for nostalgia’s sake, it was a big mistake. I’ll admit there  More

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Over 6 years ago

I lived in Salisbury for 10 years before leaving and It’s funny that people keep telling me that Salisbury has very little crime, and that it having high crime is made  More

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I am tired of hearing about salisbury having a "high violent crime rate" in these national reviews. It is inaccurate and damaging to property and business owners here.  More

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