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Westfield, NJ vs Somerville, MA

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- The average commute for residents of Somerville is 5.1% shorter than it is for residents of Westfield.
- 21.2% fewer residents of Somerville work from home compared to residents of Westfield.
 Westfield, NJSomerville, MAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3227
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 Commute Mode
 Westfield, NJSomerville, MAUnited States
 Auto (alone)53.9%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock5.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit16.6%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock6.7%0.5%
 Walk2.2%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock18.8%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Westfield, NJSomerville, MAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.7%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock3.1%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.9.2%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock11.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.8.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.11.3%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock5.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock15.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.15.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.7%2.9%
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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