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Somerville, MA vs Cornelius, NC

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Are people in Cornelius older or younger than people in Somerville?
- The Median Age in Cornelius is 11.6 years older than in Somerville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cornelius or Somerville?
- Cornelius housing costs are 41.4% less expensive than Somerville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cornelius or Somerville?
- The average commute for residents of Cornelius is 3.0 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 Cornelius?
Cornelius, NC can be found in Mecklenburg County with about 28 thousand citizens living there taking advantage off all its waterside recreational hot spots located within proximity to Charlotte metropolitan area! As if this was not enough Cornelius also comes with multiple golf courses ideal for leisure time activities!

 Somerville, MACornelius, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,925329,725,481
 Median Income$108,896  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$762,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.2%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 18 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 Cornelius    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

The Lake Norman area offers a multitude of activities, shopping,dining and all around great quality of life. Four distinct seasons with breathtaking scenery are a huge  More

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There is an adorable Childrens and Teens Clothing store in Cornelius, NC that gives exceptional customer service and their prices are very affordable....actually  More

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moving from a small town south of Pittsburgh..nothing here but the dam gas well stuff .not for me..i got a job in Cornelius north calolina..is it worth moving..iam a  More

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