| | Middletown, CT | Waltham, MA | United States |
| Overall | 114.4 | 144.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.3 | 112.2 | 100 |
| Health | 119.5 | 89.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 85.9 | 242.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $281,300 | $681,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 12,000.0% | 11,960.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 102.4 | 94.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 145.6 | 177.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Middletown 
9 Reviews
To use the train system to commute from mid state to New York is challenging. This would be the biggest adjustment moving from the suburbs of New York City to More
Middletown, CT is one of the few cities in Connecticut worth living in. With a low crime rate, relatively low cost of living and plenty of housing options, there is More
Nice quiet town with low crime rate. Interesting small downtown area with variety of decent restaurants. Lacking in adult music, dancing etc., as much of 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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