| | Tomball, TX | Bellingham, WA | United States |
| Overall | 96.9 | 117.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.2 | 102.8 | 100 |
| Health | 95.1 | 97.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 94.0 | 191.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $344,800 | $606,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,720.0% | 6,970.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 117.8 | 82.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 105.8 | 141.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Tomball 
3 Reviews
opportunities for theatre, music, museums abound in houston-20+ miles away, however traffic is bad from morning to late night and tickets are quite expensive. Museums More
With a college-age son, it is nice to have nearby Tomball College. The facility is excellent, the public library is actually part of the college campus and has extended More
Here you can have ALL the great stores and malls right near you, but still feel like you live in a suburban area. Housing prices are unbeatable and neighborhoods are More
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Reviews for Bellingham 
58 Reviews
I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After More
From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people More
If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing, More
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