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Winchester, MA vs Somerville, MA

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Are people in Somerville older or younger than people in Winchester?
- The Median Age in Somerville is 10.6 years younger than in Winchester.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerville or Winchester?
- Somerville housing costs are 38.4% less expensive than Winchester housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerville or Winchester?
- The average commute for residents of Somerville is 1.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Winchester.

Things to do in Winchester?
Winchester is a lovely suburban town located just 8 miles north of Boston in Middlesex County Massachusetts. Serving as home to some of New England’s oldest homes Winchester Center is a great place to explore history while also benefiting from access to Boston’s cultural assets. This well ranked school district also offers families plenty of educational opportunities as well.

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.

 Winchester, MASomerville, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock80,608329,725,481
 Median Income$184,844  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,238,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.02  Unlock26.38
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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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