2025 Compare Cities Health:
Boston, MA vs Reading, PA

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Highlights
- There are 169 physicians per 100,000 people in Reading.
- There are 554 physicians per 100,000 people in Boston.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Boston, MAReading, PAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock27.358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)1  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock68.986.9
 Physicians per Cap.554  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock106100
   (100 = best)
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 Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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