| | North Adams, MA | Lawrence, MA | United States |
| Overall | 95.9 | 131.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.1 | 105.5 | 100 |
| Health | 100.4 | 88.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 61.0 | 128.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $214,100 | $388,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,150.0% | 11,340.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 72.6 | 95.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 117.7 | 144.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for North Adams 
2 Reviews
I have lived in and around North Adams Ma (NAMA) my entire life. This small city is like the Phoenix rising out of the ashes. The city government has worked with local More
"...There are about 0 students per teacher in North Adams."
I was curious to read the updated student to teacher ratio... will this be updated? The classrooms are not More
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Reviews for Lawrence 
1 Reviews
Natives of the Boston area tend to be a bit provincial and quick to judge people by where they live. Lawrence has had some down years. It lacks the sterling reputation More
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