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Windber, PA vs Boston, MA

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Is it cheaper to live in Boston or is it cheaper to live in Windber?
- Boston is 96.6% more expensive than Windber.

Which city has more affordable housing, Boston or Windber?
- Boston housing costs are 921.0% more expensive than Windber housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Windber or is Health Care more affordable in Boston.
- Health related expenses are 11.5% less in Boston.
 Windber, PABoston, MAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock150.8100
 Food & Groceries96.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock89.7100
 Housing22.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$656,500$338,100
 Utilities91  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock131.8100
 Miscellaneous91.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Windber    4 Reviews

A wise old man from Windber, Had a story he did tell. Of life, and love and other things, He made one feel just swell. As you look around our little town, Family  More

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Over 15 years ago

The Windber High School Class of 1955 recently held a 55th reunion in "Our town". Attached is a poem that I wrote for the occasion, perhaps it will provide and insight  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have to disagree with the person above. It is all you associate with in your life. I have been raise in this area, and both my husband and I are very well educated.  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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