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Waterville, ME vs Woonsocket, RI

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Are people in Woonsocket older or younger than people in Waterville?
- The Median Age in Woonsocket is 0.1 years younger than in Waterville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Woonsocket or Waterville?
- Woonsocket housing costs are 58.0% more expensive than Waterville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Woonsocket or Waterville?
- The average commute for residents of Woonsocket is 8.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Waterville.

Things to do in Waterville?
Waterville is a picturesque town in Central Maine near the Kennebec River with strong academic and industrial roots. The downtown area features beautiful historic buildings, plenty of delightful restaurants, plus a wide array of recreational activities that make it an attractive destination for visitors and residents alike.

Things to do in Woonsocket?
Woonsocket, Rhode Island is situated in Providence county featuring numerous attractions including Museum of Work and Culture plus shopping opportunities through Industrial Square Shopping Center plus local food spots like Branch Avenue Bakery.

 Waterville, MEWoonsocket, RIUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,044329,725,481
 Median Income$41,245  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$193,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.63  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Waterville    8 Reviews

just spend 15 years living in LA and loving it, but now I'm retired and I am priced out. staying in Maine with family. do I move to Central Maine with its myriad  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for a decade but only started looking for office space in the last few months. There are lots of affordable places  More

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Over 11 years ago

Maine in general, and Waterville in particular, have been a wonderful place to homeschool our three children. We are able to work with as much or as little interaction  More

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Reviews for Woonsocket    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

The downtown churches are really starting to come back, led by St. Charles Borromeo at the north end of Main St - check it  More

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