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Watertown Town, MA vs Stanford, CA

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Are people in Stanford older or younger than people in Watertown Town?
- The Median Age in Stanford is 16.9 years younger than in Watertown Town.

Are housing costs cheaper in Stanford or Watertown Town?
- Stanford housing costs are 305.4% more expensive than Watertown Town housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Stanford or Watertown Town?
- The average commute for residents of Stanford is 12.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Watertown Town.

Things to do in Watertown Town?
Watertown Town, Massachusetts is found in Middlesex county offering its citizens great recreational activities such as Arsenal Fields plus stores like Watertown Square Shopping Center and dining spots near Boat House Bar & Grille.

Things to do in Stanford?
Stanford is a bustling university town located in the heart of Silicon Valley that provides visitors with access to multiple world-class research centers and diverse educational opportunities while boasting various leisure activities such as walking trails situated amongst lush foothills or exploring modern arts districts like Palo Alto's downtown galleries.

 Watertown Town, MAStanford, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,333329,725,481
 Median Income$101,402  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock22.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$658,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.31  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Watertown Town    4 Reviews

I’ve lived in Watertown for 3½ years after living in Cambridge. It’s slightly further out and could use a couple more MBTA bus lines to make being car-free easier  More

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Over 16 years ago

Watertown has "small town charm" in abundance despite literally sharing borders with both Boston and  More

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I first lived in Watertown several years ago as fresh college grad, and now I've been here again for 2 years with my husband and son. In both instances, I've loved it.   More

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