| | Watertown Town, MA | Melrose, MA | United States |
| Overall | 144.7 | 144.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 112.3 | 112.7 | 100 |
| Health | 89.2 | 89.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 241.0 | 263.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $658,100 | $784,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,990.0% | 10,630.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 99.2 | 106.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 177.4 | 177.2 | 100 |
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Reviews for Watertown Town 
4 Reviews
I’ve lived in Watertown for 3½ years after living in Cambridge. It’s slightly further out and could use a couple more MBTA bus lines to make being car-free easier More
Watertown has "small town charm" in abundance despite literally sharing borders with both Boston and More
I first lived in Watertown several years ago as fresh college grad, and now I've been here again for 2 years with my husband and son. In both instances, I've loved it. More
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Reviews for Melrose 
1 Reviews
Melrose is located a mere 7 miles from Boston and is only one of four cities in MA without a major road traversing, there are three commuter rail stops. It's filled More
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