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Woonsocket, RI vs Fall River, MA

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Are people in Fall River older or younger than people in Woonsocket?
- The Median Age in Fall River is 3.8 years older than in Woonsocket.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fall River or Woonsocket?
- Fall River housing costs are 17.1% more expensive than Woonsocket housing costs.

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

Things to do in Woonsocket?
Woonsocket, Rhode Island is situated in Providence county featuring numerous attractions including Museum of Work and Culture plus shopping opportunities through Industrial Square Shopping Center plus local food spots like Branch Avenue Bakery.

Things to do in Fall River?
Fall River, Massachusetts is home to some incredible historical sites including Battleship Cove – a memorial museum dedicated to America’s naval heritage - and Lizzie Borden House which pays tribute to notorious 19th century murder case.

 Woonsocket, RIFall River, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock93,339329,725,481
 Median Income$48,822  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$305,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock11.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.49  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Woonsocket    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

The downtown churches are really starting to come back, led by St. Charles Borromeo at the north end of Main St - check it  More

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Reviews for Fall River    9 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Could not leave fast enough. Crime, unemployment, and the prejudice against anyone not of Portuguese descent was palpable. Gangs running  More

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Over 9 years ago

A lot of negative thing are being said about fall river on this page. I grew up in this city and I have to say it was much nicer when I was a child.but it seems like  More

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As someone who was born and raised in Fall River, MA, I have to say that all the negative remarks I read are absolutely correct. In fact, the only good thing about Fall  More

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