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Wallington, NJ vs Salem, MA

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Are people in Salem older or younger than people in Wallington?
- The Median Age in Salem is 2.8 years younger than in Wallington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Salem or Wallington?
- Salem housing costs are 3.8% more expensive than Wallington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Salem or Wallington?
- The average commute for residents of Salem is 2.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Wallington.

Things to do in Wallington?
Wallington, New Jersey is a borough located just 12 miles northwest of Manhattan on Passaic River across from Carteret Park making it easily accessible locally by bus or train plus close enough whenever you feel like visiting NYC! Visitors will find plenty ways to enjoy their time here including browsing through over 200 stores at Riverside Square Mall stretching over 4 blocks long with dining choices ranging from Asian cuisine to traditional Italian dishes or savoring homemade delights served at old-fashioned deli counters scattered throughout town plus much more! With such convenient access Wallington provides perfect blend modern amenities while still retaining its classic charm bringing together best both worlds together into one great package anyone could enjoy here anytime they visit!

Things to do in Salem?
Salem, Massachusetts is situated in Essex county and gives residents plenty of culture attractions from Salem Witch Museum to House Of Seven Gables Museum Store along with various restaurants like Flying Saucer Pizza Company

 Wallington, NJSalem, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,452329,725,481
 Median Income$75,410  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$487,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.86  Unlock26.38
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I've been in Salem, Massachusetts for a year now because it brought me up here for my husband's job. Salem may be a great place to visit during Halloween but other  More

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Over 12 years ago

My husband and I move to Salem, MA from Long Island NY five years ago and we love it! We kept on visiting for Halloween and we just decided to move here for the hell of  More

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Over 18 years ago

We are family friendly, albeit strange. We celebrate Halloween for a month. Check out the Haunted Happenings  More

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