| | Bedford, MA | Birmingham, MI | United States |
| Overall | 144.7 | 104.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 114.0 | 105.2 | 100 |
| Health | 89.0 | 79.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 282.3 | 201.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $870,600 | $599,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,110.0% | 9,800.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 95.3 | 110.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 177.6 | 125.5 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I have lived here 20 years and have had enough! Too cold for me,
other than that I have no More
Birmingham has all the benefits of a big city, with none of the negatives. It has that urban feel with a small town charm. We walk to restaurants, library, movie More
Very enjoyable, excellent walking community with charming downtown and path through woods by the river. Great selection of dining establishments, mutiple outdoor More
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