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Westfield, MA vs Fitchburg, MA

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Are people in Fitchburg older or younger than people in Westfield?
- The Median Age in Fitchburg is 1.4 years younger than in Westfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fitchburg or Westfield?
- Fitchburg housing costs are 9.2% more expensive than Westfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fitchburg or Westfield?
- The average commute for residents of Fitchburg is 4.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Westfield.

Things to do in Westfield?
Westfield, Massachusetts is located in Hampden County offering people a variety of entertainment options from exploring Stanley Park to golfing at Tekoa Country Club while also having dining spots like Crave Restaurant & Wine Bar.

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.

 Westfield, MAFitchburg, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,796329,725,481
 Median Income$73,692  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$312,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.07  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Westfield    3 Reviews

Property Taxes, Water, and Electricity costs are very high. Town elects many Republicans but Democrats rule the state. Education costs are high yet there is much waste.  More

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Over 13 years ago

It is very hard to get jobs around this area as there are jobs in mostly retail. Anytime you try to apply for any of the jobs depending on where you are applying to out  More

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Over 14 years ago

can stink at times  More

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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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