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Boston, MA vs North Adams, MA

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Is it cheaper to live in North Adams or is it cheaper to live in Boston?
- North Adams is 36.4% less expensive than Boston.

Which city has more affordable housing, North Adams or Boston?
- North Adams housing costs are 73.3% less expensive than Boston housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Boston or is Health Care more affordable in North Adams.
- Health related expenses are 11.9% more in North Adams.
 Boston, MANorth Adams, MAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock95.9100
 Food & Groceries111.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.4100
 Housing228.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$214,100$338,100
 Utilities117  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock72.6100
 Miscellaneous157.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Boston    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

health care in the country, plenty of jobs, gorgeous architecture, cool neighborhoods, lots of great restaurants, and always something to do. The beautiful coast, the  More

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I've lived in/near Boston my whole life almost. It has many pros such as a big city feel, extremely safe, reliable train transportation, great food. However any pro  More

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I moved to MA from the country of Georgia in eastern Europe. Then traveled quite a bit in the U.S. Boston definitely has its own flavor. Suburbs offer okay schools,  More

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Reviews for North Adams    2 Reviews

I have lived in and around North Adams Ma (NAMA) my entire life. This small city is like the Phoenix rising out of the ashes. The city government has worked with local  More

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Over 16 years ago

"...There are about 0 students per teacher in North Adams." I was curious to read the updated student to teacher ratio... will this be updated? The classrooms are not  More

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