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Laurel, MD vs Reading, PA

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Highlights
- There are 169 physicians per 100,000 people in Reading.
- There are 132 physicians per 100,000 people in Laurel.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Laurel, MDReading, PAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock27.358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)53  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock68.986.9
 Physicians per Cap.132  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock106100
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Reviews for Laurel    8 Reviews

Nice place 1200 a month 1 bedroom apartment but everything is a 10 min drive some old history good schools people get along  More

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Over 15 years ago

Laurel as a whole is not a bad place to live. Housing is considerably cheaper than in many parts of the DC/Baltimore area. There are some nice shops and restaurants  More

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Over 15 years ago

Laurel as a whole is not a bad place to live. Housing is considerably cheaper than in many parts of the DC/Baltimore area. There are some nice shops and restaurants  More

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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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