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Wellesley, MA vs Fitchburg, MA

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Are people in Fitchburg older or younger than people in Wellesley?
- The Median Age in Fitchburg is 1.8 years older than in Wellesley.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fitchburg or Wellesley?
- Fitchburg housing costs are 79.4% less expensive than Wellesley housing costs.

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

Things to do in Wellesley?
Wellesley is an affluent suburban town just outside Boston offering residents an excellent school system coupled with lush green spaces including an arboretum within Wellesley College's campus .Weekly farmers markets provide fresh produce year round adding further convenience for residents who can easily commute into Boston using either public transportation options or highways leading directly into downtown .

Things to do in Fitchburg?
Fitchburg, Massachusetts sits within Worcester county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Lawrence Swamp Wildlife Management Area to swimming at Merriam-Gillette Pool plus local food spots like La Casita Taqueria & Pupusas Restaurant.

 Wellesley, MAFitchburg, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,796329,725,481
 Median Income$226,250  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,654,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.23  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Fitchburg    6 Reviews

I've had the privilege to live in many places across the US in several states. Fitchburg is easily the worst place I have lived, by far. To find it, drive west on the  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

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