| | Waltham, MA | Troy, NY | United States |
| Overall | 144.7 | 95.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 112.2 | 101.0 | 100 |
| Health | 89.2 | 117.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 242.1 | 69.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $681,600 | $238,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,960.0% | 10,760.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 94.4 | 93.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 177.4 | 132.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Waltham 
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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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My great grandparents came from Germany to settle in Troy, NY in 1885.
Troy in the early days beyond the corruption of politics was a safe place to live.
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My great grandparents came from Germany to settle in Troy, NY in 1885.
Troy in the early days beyond the corruption of politics was a safe place to live.
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I've lived in Troy for 17 years and love it more than ever. I was initially attracted by its handsome industrial-era architecture, walkable downtown and budding arts More
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