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Westbrook, ME vs Poughkeepsie, NY

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Are people in Poughkeepsie older or younger than people in Westbrook?
- The Median Age in Poughkeepsie is 1.5 years older than in Westbrook.

Are housing costs cheaper in Poughkeepsie or Westbrook?
- Poughkeepsie housing costs are 39.4% less expensive than Westbrook housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Poughkeepsie or Westbrook?
- The average commute for residents of Poughkeepsie is 3.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Westbrook.

Things to do in Westbrook?
Westbrook, ME is a pleasant city southeast of Portland featuring several spectacular spots such as Mast Landing Sanctuary perfect for exploring or Riverbank Park ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable American Folk Festival celebrating local culture with music and art.

Things to do in Poughkeepsie?
Poughkeepsie is situated on the Hudson River within Dutchess County in New York—and has historically been known for its beautiful riverfront views along with other attractions such as Locust Grove Nature Center & Historic Estate and Poughkeepsie Farms & Creamery where visitors can learn about sustainability while indulging their sweet tooth!

 Westbrook, MEPoughkeepsie, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,475329,725,481
 Median Income$71,335  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$386,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.9  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Westbrook    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Westbrook is a fairly nice place to live overall. I've lived here about four years. It has a long blue collar history, but that has changed somewhat in recent years.  More

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Reviews for Poughkeepsie    10 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I have mixed feelings about Poughkeepsie because there are equally as many things I love about that town as there are things I hate about it so I'm just going to write a  More

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Over 12 years ago

Prices are high here. housing is easily 25-30percent of our monthly  More

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Over 13 years ago

It'd be great if jobs were available. This city is OK but COL is so much higher in NY than where I was raised in South Maybe I should head  More

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