| | Thompson, CT | Worcester, MA | United States |
| Overall | 99.4 | 111.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.5 | 105.2 | 100 |
| Health | 111.3 | 96.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 94.3 | 113.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $294,700 | $365,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,930.0% | 10,740.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 100.4 | 95.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 111.0 | 135.4 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Thompson 
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In a nutshell, the town raised the tax rate from 24 to 26/1000 in value. Also, it seemed that the transition from Massachusetts was more expensive and more bureaucratic More
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Reviews for Worcester 
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I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all More
Great healthcare statewide, not just in More
Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city, More
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