| | Augusta, ME | Natick, MA | United States |
| Overall | 88.6 | 144.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.9 | 111.8 | 100 |
| Health | 93.6 | 89.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 69.4 | 241.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $236,300 | $697,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,460.0% | 11,040.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 64.2 | 104.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 90.5 | 177.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Augusta 
8 Reviews
We spent 1 year in Augusta. It is probably the cutest Capitol city that I have ever visited in the US. That being said, it has a dark underbelly and a ruthless drug More
Winter in Maine usually starts in November, occasionally in October and lasts until March, sometimes April. Although last year was unusually mild, most folks around More
I've been living in Augusta for about 9 months now. Moved here from New Orleans. I should be moving out in a few months; I seriously considered staying in Augusta More
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Reviews for Natick 
4 Reviews
I've lived in Natick since the summer of 2006. Here is my honest review.
Pros:
1. We landed here for its proximity to Boston via the Commuter Rail, and right now More
They have public transportation (a bus). And the city has two stops on the commuter rail to Boston. I like More
Natick is a suburb of Boston, approximately 22 miles west. The public schools here are known for their high quality. The town itself is very family-oriented. I love More
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