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South Burlington, VT vs Portsmouth, NH

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Are people in Portsmouth older or younger than people in South Burlington?
- The Median Age in Portsmouth is 3.5 years older than in South Burlington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Portsmouth or South Burlington?
- Portsmouth housing costs are 49.4% more expensive than South Burlington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Portsmouth or South Burlington?
- The average commute for residents of Portsmouth is 4.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of South Burlington.

Things to do in South Burlington?
South Burlington, VT is an attractive town east of Burlington full of incredible places to explore such as Oakledge Park showing its distinct landscape or Red Rocks Park great for exploring; folks can also join in the amazing Leahy’s Lights On! showcasing culture with food and games each November.

Things to do in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth NH situated seacoast New Hampshire just east Massachusetts border close Rye along mouth Piscataqua River Great Bay estuary adjacent interstate 95 providing alternate route up Maine beyond Laconia through heart Lakes Region connected multiple bridges port city type designation recognized due profuse maritime transportation centers focused servicing travel intercity prepared provision various watercraft increased mid 19th century presently renowned downtown art galleries colonial houses quaint shops eateries overlooking picturesque coastline harbor shorelines combining blend cultural attractions historic sites quirky traditions locals tourists alike summertime celebration annual Seafood Festival held July round year boasting world famous Strawbery Bank museum consistently ranked number one national rankings make Portsmouth distinctive place visit explore all times year round .

 South Burlington, VTPortsmouth, NHUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,897329,725,481
 Median Income$83,750  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$431,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.3  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Portsmouth    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I was up in Portsmouth a couple years ago visiting from Florida. I loved how I was able to prk the car, get out and have numerous bars/restaurants, clothing stores, etc  More

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Over 16 years ago

Portsmouth is full of history, art, interesting shops, restaurants and the best  More

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Over 18 years ago

Portsmouth is a beautiful historic town settled right on the seacoast. Excellent restaurants, great cafes and shops, and picturesque streets make this a wonderful city  More

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