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Woonsocket, RI vs Waterville, ME

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Are people in Waterville older or younger than people in Woonsocket?
- The Median Age in Waterville is 0.1 years older than in Woonsocket.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waterville or Woonsocket?
- Waterville housing costs are 36.7% less expensive than Woonsocket housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waterville or Woonsocket?
- The average commute for residents of Waterville is 8.9 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 Waterville?
Waterville is a picturesque town in Central Maine near the Kennebec River with strong academic and industrial roots. The downtown area features beautiful historic buildings, plenty of delightful restaurants, plus a wide array of recreational activities that make it an attractive destination for visitors and residents alike.

 Woonsocket, RIWaterville, MEUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,872329,725,481
 Median Income$48,822  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$305,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%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 Waterville    8 Reviews

just spend 15 years living in LA and loving it, but now I'm retired and I am priced out. staying in Maine with family. do I move to Central Maine with its myriad  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for a decade but only started looking for office space in the last few months. There are lots of affordable places  More

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Over 11 years ago

Maine in general, and Waterville in particular, have been a wonderful place to homeschool our three children. We are able to work with as much or as little interaction  More

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