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Natick, MA vs Omaha, NE

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Is it cheaper to live in Omaha or is it cheaper to live in Natick?
- Omaha is 37.2% less expensive than Natick.

Which city has more affordable housing, Omaha or Natick?
- Omaha housing costs are 65.9% less expensive than Natick housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Natick or is Health Care more affordable in Omaha.
- Health related expenses are 28.5% more in Omaha.
 Natick, MAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Overall  Unlock90.8100
 Food & Groceries111.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock114.4100
 Housing241.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$252,100$338,100
 Utilities110  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock81.7100
 Miscellaneous177.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Natick    4 Reviews

I've lived in Natick since the summer of 2006. Here is my honest review. Pros: 1. We landed here for its proximity to Boston via the Commuter Rail, and right now  More

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Over 11 years ago

They have public transportation (a bus). And the city has two stops on the commuter rail to Boston. I like  More

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Over 16 years ago

Natick is a suburb of Boston, approximately 22 miles west. The public schools here are known for their high quality. The town itself is very family-oriented. I love  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 3 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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