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Cedar Rapids, IA vs Philadelphia, PA

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Highlights
- There are 243 physicians per 100,000 people in Philadelphia.
- There are 175 physicians per 100,000 people in Cedar Rapids.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Cedar Rapids, IAPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock39.158.4
 Water Quality (100=best)68  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock91.586.9
 Physicians per Cap.175  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock98100
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Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Over 4 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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Reviews for Philadelphia    139 Reviews

Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great  More

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I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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