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Westfield, NJ vs Somerville, MA

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Are people in Somerville older or younger than people in Westfield?
- The Median Age in Somerville is 9.1 years younger than in Westfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerville or Westfield?
- Somerville housing costs are 18.4% less expensive than Westfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerville or Westfield?
- The average commute for residents of Somerville is 9.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Westfield.

Things to do in Westfield?
Westfield ,NJ is an affluent city located in Union County that enjoys an outstanding quality of life for its over 30 thousand inhabitants thanks to top-notch public schools system as well as numerous parks like Mindowaskin Park where visitors can enjoy leisurely strolls or participate in events such as camps or athletic tournaments throughout the year.

Things to do in Somerville?
Somerville, Massachusetts offers a unique mix between its university campuses like Harvard Square or Tufts University combined with enough shops and restaurants on Davis Square for any night owl.

 Westfield, NJSomerville, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock80,608329,725,481
 Median Income$185,319  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$935,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time40.86  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Westfield    8 Reviews

Looking for a simpler life - taxes too high in New  More

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Over 14 years ago

As a resident for over 10 years, overall I have to say that Westfield is one of the most beautiful towns to live in within commuting distance to NYC! Here is a little  More

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Over 15 years ago

My family and I have been here for 11 years! Housing is expensive, but that is really the only downside (and snow!!!) Seriously, it is beautiful, clean, with great  More

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Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

I've lived in Somerville/Cambridge for 10 years, the last 4.5 with my husband in Spring Hill. It really is a great place to live if you are in your 20s & 30s: it is  More

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Living in Somerville is OK. I'm not a 'city' person and I would rather be out in the country some place, but it's not too bad here. I'm in my early 50s and own a house.  More

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Over 17 years ago

we are midwest transplants to the Boston area and lucked out by finding this great little neighborhood - right on the train line, little stores and good community - we  More

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