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Sudbury, MA vs Northampton, MA

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Are people in Northampton older or younger than people in Sudbury?
- The Median Age in Northampton is 1.7 years younger than in Sudbury.

Are housing costs cheaper in Northampton or Sudbury?
- Northampton housing costs are 58.0% less expensive than Sudbury housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Northampton or Sudbury?
- The average commute for residents of Northampton is 11.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Sudbury.

Things to do in Sudbury?
Sudbury, MA is a pleasant town northeast of Framingham featuring several spectacular spots such as Nobscot Mountain perfect for exploring or Longfellow's Wayside Inn State Historic Site ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Sudbury Summerfest celebrating local culture with music and art.

Things to do in Northampton?
Northampton, MA lies on the banks of the Connecticut River on beautiful Paradise Pond—known locally as “The Valley”—and provides access to hiking trails through Mount Tom State Reservation or kayaking down the river’s rapids in downtown Northampton State Park .

 Sudbury, MANorthampton, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,379329,725,481
 Median Income$217,847  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4138.4
 Avg. Home Price$958,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sudbury    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

The quintesential New England town. Having moved to New England from the mid-atlantic, the quainteness of towns like Sudbury and the level of control over development  More

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Reviews for Northampton    6 Reviews

I was born in Northampton in the 1960"s and have lived other places but always came back to live here. My two children were born here too. What draws be back to  More

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The greater Northampton, MA area is generally a pretty good place to live, if you're interested in Western MA or southern New England in general. MA is more affordable  More

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Northampton is a very progressive, diverse, liberal small city where you will find so much to do in just the downtown area alone. Music, shopping, restaurants, bars,  More

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