2024 Compare Cities Health:
Chicago, IL vs Boston, MA

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Highlights
- There are 554 physicians per 100,000 people in Boston.
- There are 261 physicians per 100,000 people in Chicago.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Chicago, ILBoston, MAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)47.643.358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)31155
 Superfund Sites (100=best)95.795.986.9
 Physicians per Cap.261554210
 Health Cost9183100
(100 = best)
Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for Boston    122 Reviews

Over 1 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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