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Somerville, MA vs Windham, ME

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Are people in Windham older or younger than people in Somerville?
- The Median Age in Windham is 8.9 years older than in Somerville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Windham or Somerville?
- Windham housing costs are 48.7% less expensive than Somerville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Windham or Somerville?
- The average commute for residents of Windham is 4.9 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 Windham?
Windham is located in Cumberland County Maine with an estimated population of 18,400 people as of 2019. This quaint town features a unique mix between its rural charm and proximity to Portland with access to plenty outdoor activities such as hiking or kayaking along the Presumpscot River where one can get lost amongst nature just by taking a short drive from Portland’s metropolitan landscape.

 Somerville, MAWindham, MEUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,343329,725,481
 Median Income$108,896  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$762,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%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 Windham    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Nice area with large lots yet convenient to  More

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