| | Kettering, OH | Lexington, MA | United States |
| Overall | 79.8 | 144.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.6 | 117.8 | 100 |
| Health | 90.3 | 89.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 63.4 | 441.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $195,200 | $1,322,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,690.0% | 11,940.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 78.4 | 102.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 108.1 | 177.4 | 100 |
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I have lived in Kettering for 25 years and, sadly, am strongly considering leaving. It used to be a wonderful place to live, but while shopping is convenient, crime is More
Not a bad, small suburb of a mid-sized city(Dayton). Good cultural with a city-owned outdoor performance area that attracts national names on summer tours. Good More
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