2025 Compare Cities Health:
Waltham, MA vs Lafayette, CA

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Highlights
- There are 219 physicians per 100,000 people in Lafayette.
- There are 371 physicians per 100,000 people in Waltham.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Waltham, MALafayette, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock65.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)43  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock93.986.9
 Physicians per Cap.371  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock109100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Waltham    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

My husband and I moved from west of Worcester to Waltham a few months ago and are really enjoying life here. We're situated in an apartment close to Moody Street and  More

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Waltham is home to two well respected colleges/universities: Bentley and Brandeis. That, however, is not all. For within half an hour or so, by commuter train or car,  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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