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Swansea, MA vs Ipswich, MA

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Are people in Ipswich older or younger than people in Swansea?
- The Median Age in Ipswich is 3.3 years older than in Swansea.

Are housing costs cheaper in Ipswich or Swansea?
- Ipswich housing costs are 69.1% more expensive than Swansea housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Ipswich or Swansea?
- The average commute for residents of Ipswich is 2.9 minutes longer 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 Ipswich?
Ipswich MA is an old seaside village northeast of Boston known for its scenic beaches like Crane Beach where visitors can play volleyball, explore tide pools or build sand castles all while surrounded by historic houses standing since 1800’s when exploring downtown Ipswich which also contains churches built before 1638.

 Swansea, MAIpswich, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,740329,725,481
 Median Income$101,703  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock48.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$421,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.71  Unlock26.38
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