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Somerville, MA vs Salem, NH

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Are people in Salem older or younger than people in Somerville?
- The Median Age in Salem is 12.6 years older than in Somerville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Salem or Somerville?
- Salem housing costs are 32.1% less expensive than Somerville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Salem or Somerville?
- The average commute for residents of Salem is 2.9 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 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.

 Somerville, MASalem, NHUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,158329,725,481
 Median Income$108,896  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock44.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$762,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%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 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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