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York, ME vs Somerville, MA

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Are people in Somerville older or younger than people in York?
- The Median Age in Somerville is 17.9 years younger than in York.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerville or York?
- Somerville housing costs are 18.9% more expensive than York housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerville or York?
- The average commute for residents of Somerville is 5.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of York.

Things to do in York?
York (ME) is positioned in York County with a population close to 15000 inhabitants across 28square miles where locals can take advantage from public services such as churches schools fire departments healthcare facilities libraries offices retail stores and plenty of outdoor activities like camping fishing golfing or visiting nearby parks trails open spaces beaches or lakes.

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.

 York, MESomerville, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock80,608329,725,481
 Median Income$101,352  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$641,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.15  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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