| | Waltham, MA | Grinnell, IA | United States |
| Overall | 144.7 | 79.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 112.2 | 96.0 | 100 |
| Health | 89.2 | 120.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 242.1 | 50.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $681,600 | $182,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,960.0% | 10,540.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 94.4 | 64.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 177.4 | 105.2 | 100 |
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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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Reviews for Grinnell 1 Reviews
Planning on moving to CA...well, actually BACK to CA...
Too Cold More
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