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Standish, ME vs Beverly, MA

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Are people in Beverly older or younger than people in Standish?
- The Median Age in Beverly is 0.3 years older than in Standish.

Are housing costs cheaper in Beverly or Standish?
- Beverly housing costs are 71.4% more expensive than Standish housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Beverly or Standish?
- The average commute for residents of Beverly is 4.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Standish.

Things to do in Standish?
Standish Maine sits along Sebago Lake southeast corner Cooke Stream where Routes 25 28 115 converge The 16 mile radius gives locals quick access to urban settings like Portland while simultaneously affording them straight shot access into nature’s backyard Standish has grown to accommodate newcomers yet still holds onto local charm through annual events celebrated throughout the community since 1856

Things to do in Beverly?
Beverly, Massachusetts is located in Essex County featuring numerous attractions such as the Long Hill Orchard combined with stores like North Shore Mall plus restaurants like The Bancroft.

 Standish, MEBeverly, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,448329,725,481
 Median Income$81,700  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$369,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.21  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Standish    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Our area is senic, on Sebago Lake. The tough part about living in maine is it is very expensive, between the state and town taxes, it's amazing our state is in such  More

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Reviews for Beverly    4 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

On 3 different occasions I have lived here, each time it wasn't my first choice. My opinion has not changed, but gotten worse. First, the cost of living is not accurate  More

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Over 10 years ago

Although Beverly is beautiful, the cost of living is high. to get a good job, you need to commute into Boston which is expensive. As long as you have the money, great  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived in Beverly for almost 5 years, and have loved every minute of it. The weather is pleasant, but you have to love winters. It's actually not much colder  More

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