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Taunton, MA vs Billerica, MA

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- Household income in Billerica, is 83% more than it is in Taunton and is 43% above the National Average.
- Taunton unemployment rate is 7.9%.
- Billerica unemployment rate is 5.2%.
 Taunton, MABillerica, MAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock4.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth37.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.1%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$33,862  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$121,936$69,021
 Family Median Income$85,478  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Taunton, MABillerica, MAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock3.8%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K5.1%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock2.7%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K7.0%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock2.7%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.5%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock7.9%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.8%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock25.8%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K8.1%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock15.7%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Taunton, MABillerica, MAUnited States
 Management, business, finance13.6%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock13.1%6.5%
 Community, social services2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.1%1.2%
 Education, library5.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.7%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.9%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.4%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock4.3%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.2%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock1.5%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.2%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair10.2%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock10.0%13.1%
Reviews for Taunton    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Taunton is a big city, with big city problems, but it also has two beautiful state parks that offer terrific recreational opportunities.  More

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Over 15 years ago

Recently Senator Marc Pacheco sent a flyer inquiring as to what single project would involve both the private sector and the Massachusetts State Government; what single  More

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Over 16 years ago

How about a car, the best way to get to Taunton is by car. Train service may be forthcoming, but won't be here for a couple of years. There is bus service to and from  More

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Reviews for Billerica    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I'm really not complaining about living here. My husband and I are retired and I think the cost of living is higher here than many other places. We are trying to agree  More

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Over 16 years ago

Having lived in 3rd world countries in South America I can tell you that the entire area is headed in the same direction. Congestion is increasing, traffic is getting  More

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Over 16 years ago

Having lived in 3rd world countries down in South America I can honestly say that the entire area is headed in the same direction. Congestion is increasing, traffic is  More

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