| | Dearborn Heights, MI | Waltham, MA | United States |
| Overall | 91.8 | 144.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.0 | 112.2 | 100 |
| Health | 81.8 | 89.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 56.4 | 242.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $181,500 | $681,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,700.0% | 11,960.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 145.2 | 94.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 113.5 | 177.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Dearborn Heights 
2 Reviews
I have lived in Dearborn Heights for 11 years and I can tell you that it is not 91% white anymore. The current census counts Arab people as white, so it is flawed. The More
This is a very good place to live. The religious population is quite diverse and we need to learn from one More
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Reviews for Waltham 2 Reviews
My husband and I moved from west of Worcester to Waltham a few months ago and are really enjoying life here. We're situated in an apartment close to Moody Street and More
Waltham is home to two well respected colleges/universities: Bentley and Brandeis. That, however, is not all. For within half an hour or so, by commuter train or car, More
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