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Boston, MA vs Winslow, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in Winslow or is it cheaper to live in Boston?
- Winslow is 35.1% less expensive than Boston.

Which city has more affordable housing, Winslow or Boston?
- Winslow housing costs are 79.7% less expensive than Boston housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Boston or is Health Care more affordable in Winslow.
- Health related expenses are 48.0% more in Winslow.
 Boston, MAWinslow, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock97.9100
 Food & Groceries111.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock132.8100
 Housing228.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$169,900$338,100
 Utilities117  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock77.6100
 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 Winslow    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

We moved here from San Diego, CA. There was massive culture shock, that took more than a year to overcome. The weather runs to extremes, with sub-zero winter  More

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Over 13 years ago

We had to move here for my husbands job ( In Joseph City) and it is the worst place I've ever been to. The crime is ridiculous. There are a bunch of drunks and druggies  More

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Over 13 years ago

There are two grocery stores so not much selection for pricing. Registration for your vehicle is astronomical! Don't get me started on tickets. This town is one giant  More

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