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Somerville, MA vs Silver Spring, MD

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Are people in Silver Spring older or younger than people in Somerville?
- The Median Age in Silver Spring is 2.7 years older than in Somerville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Silver Spring or Somerville?
- Silver Spring housing costs are 28.9% less expensive than Somerville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Silver Spring or Somerville?
- The average commute for residents of Silver Spring is 3.3 minutes longer 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 Silver Spring?
Silver Spring, Maryland lies in Montgomery County and provides locals and visitors alike with a host of attractions such as the AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center or Discovery Communications Headquarters.

 Somerville, MASilver Spring, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock82,472329,725,481
 Median Income$108,896  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$762,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%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 Silver Spring    18 Reviews

Growing up in Silver Spring, my family and I have been residents for the better part of 25 years. Although some of the development has been great (Discovery Channel, new  More

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What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding  More

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What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding  More

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