| | Waltham, MA | Quincy, MA | United States |
| Overall | 144.7 | 143.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 112.2 | 109.4 | 100 |
| Health | 89.2 | 89.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 242.1 | 200.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $681,600 | $572,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,960.0% | 10,780.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 94.4 | 135.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 177.4 | 167.2 | 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 Quincy 7 Reviews
Where to start? The principal shouts rude things at parents and students and she often lies about phantom school rules. PTO members have quit over this person. Bullying More
Quincy is a seaside community and has an approximate population of 90,000 people. Settled by Myles Standish and Captain Wollaston and established as a township in More
Not a very bike friendly city but if you are willing to driver there are biking spots north, west and south of here. Lots and lots of Chinese food places but we have More
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