| | Los Alamos, NM | Chattanooga, TN | United States |
| Overall | 97.7 | 89.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.6 | 97.0 | 100 |
| Health | 85.2 | 100.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 115.6 | 75.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $476,900 | $273,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,290.0% | 9,500.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 64.7 | 80.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 106.9 | 102.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Los Alamos 
7 Reviews
I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides More
This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your More
November 1, 2010
If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time), More
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Reviews for Chattanooga 60 Reviews
Moved to Chattanooga from the San Francisco Bay area. It was a hard one but after losing much in the 2017, 2018, 2019 annual wildfire festival of California I got tired More
I feel like the crime in Chattanooga gets glossed over in most reviews. Lived here virtually my entire life and I will truly miss the golden sunrises against the More
I live in nearby Cleveland TN where I have lived for 20 years. I like to shop and visit Chattanooga as there is a lot to do but they do have a very high crime rate. More
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