| | Somerville, MA | Cape Elizabeth, ME | United States |
| Overall | 144.7 | 112.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 114.4 | 114.9 | 100 |
| Health | 89.2 | 90.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 281.7 | 234.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $762,800 | $750,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,430.0% | 10,270.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 106.7 | 82.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 177.0 | 114.3 | 100 |
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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
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
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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Reviews for Cape Elizabeth 2 Reviews
Cape Elizabeth is a lovely town, right on the Maine shoreline, and just outside the city of Portland. If you love nature and the outdoors, you will love Cape Elizabeth. More
Moved to CE in 2007 and find it to be very beautiful seacoast town that includes farms, Maine coast views, great seafood and local produce, and a homey feel. The local More
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