2025 Compare Cities Health:
Ketchikan, AK vs Boston, MA

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Highlights
- There are 554 physicians per 100,000 people in Boston.
- There are 175 physicians per 100,000 people in Ketchikan.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Ketchikan, AKBoston, MAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock43.358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)30  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock95.986.9
 Physicians per Cap.175  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock83100
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Reviews for Ketchikan    8 Reviews

Am from Astoria, Oregon, just south a bit from Ketchikan. Appreciate this beautiful space above every other place! Cheers to everyone this Holiday  More

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It's been nine years since anyone gave a review for Ketchikan so I thought I'd give one. I do not live there, however, I nearly relocated there when I was interviewing  More

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Over 16 years ago

There are many things to do here however there is a large alcohol problem and the drugs are growing. For families who stay connected and are not afraid of the rain,  More

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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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