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Swansea, MA vs Bangor, ME

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Are people in Bangor older or younger than people in Swansea?
- The Median Age in Bangor is 6.2 years younger than in Swansea.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bangor or Swansea?
- Bangor housing costs are 43.7% less expensive than Swansea housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bangor or Swansea?
- The average commute for residents of Bangor is 10.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Swansea.

Things to do in Swansea?
Swansea is a charming seaside community located in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It offers residents plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities like apple picking at Buttonwood Farm or hiking at Bluff Point State Park where there are stunning views of Narragansett Bay from atop its bluffs. For those looking for something more low key there are numerous small businesses including antique shops art galleries cafes B&Bs and gift shops along Swansea's main road where you can find everything from ice cream to homemade pies!

Things to do in Bangor?
Bangor ME seats northeast Portland renowned chiefly for its numerous sights like Penobscot Tower making it ideal destination for hikers due to its easy access trails plus offering plenty of chances to unwind with fine dining & theater performances.

 Swansea, MABangor, MEUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,920329,725,481
 Median Income$101,703  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$421,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.71  Unlock26.38
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I have lived just outside of Bangor for four years. I came from the Seattle area and have lived in several states. I love it here. I have found people to be very  More

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I have never lived anyplace and been as much of an outcast and a social pariah as I have been in Bangor ME. I have lived here for 4yrs. and have been met with contempt  More

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DONT'E WAS BULLIED BY SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS IN SCHOOL AND WAS BULLIED BY NUMEROUS TEACHERS THROUGHOUT HIS SCHOOL YEARS IN THE BANGOR SCHOOL  More

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