2025 Compare Cities Health:
Somerville, NJ vs Boston, MA

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Highlights
- There are 554 physicians per 100,000 people in Boston.
- There are 356 physicians per 100,000 people in Somerville.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Somerville, NJBoston, MAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock43.358.4
 Water Quality (100=best)20  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock95.986.9
 Physicians per Cap.356  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock83100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Nice community with the shore an hour away as well as NYC. Good schools. Noted for equestrian events. Jackie O lived not to far from here. Prices of homes have gone  More

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I love living in Somerville, which offers the charm of a small town and all of the conveniences of a larger city. Its charming Victorial architecture and a lively Main  More

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Over 19 years ago

The cost of living in Somerville is out of control. Sadly, you don't get much in return for the extremely high taxes you pay. There's an accident waiting to happen on  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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