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Somerville, MA vs College Park, MD

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Are people in College Park older or younger than people in Somerville?
- The Median Age in College Park is 10.2 years younger than in Somerville.

Are housing costs cheaper in College Park or Somerville?
- College Park housing costs are 45.6% less expensive than Somerville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, College Park or Somerville?
- The average commute for residents of College Park is 2.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Somerville.

Things to do in Somerville?
Somerville, Massachusetts offers a unique mix between its university campuses like Harvard Square or Tufts University combined with enough shops and restaurants on Davis Square for any night owl.

Things to do in College Park?
College Park MD can be found close Washington D.C. famous primarily for its numerous historical landmarks such as the University Of Maryland’s campus or even National Museum Of Aviation perfect for a day trip to learn more about American history.

 Somerville, MACollege Park, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,961329,725,481
 Median Income$108,896  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$762,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

I've lived in Somerville/Cambridge for 10 years, the last 4.5 with my husband in Spring Hill. It really is a great place to live if you are in your 20s & 30s: it is  More

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Living in Somerville is OK. I'm not a 'city' person and I would rather be out in the country some place, but it's not too bad here. I'm in my early 50s and own a house.  More

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Over 17 years ago

we are midwest transplants to the Boston area and lucked out by finding this great little neighborhood - right on the train line, little stores and good community - we  More

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Reviews for College Park    1 Reviews

There are a lot of options for students who want to live near campus. Closer to campus is definitely the most expensive area, around 800-1200 per month. There are a lot  More

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