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Brockton, MA vs New Bedford, MA

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- The average commute for residents of New Bedford is 6.2% shorter than it is for residents of Brockton.
- 22.2% fewer residents of New Bedford work from home compared to residents of Brockton.
 Brockton, MANew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2627
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 Brockton, MANew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Auto (alone)73.5%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock14.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit5.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk1.6%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock3.6%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Brockton, MANew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock10.2%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.13.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock18.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.5%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.11.9%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock6.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.11.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.1%2.9%
Reviews for Brockton    4 Reviews

I joined this site specifically so I could write this review. I can tell you with with absolute certainty and every ounce of conviction in my soul that:The best place to  More

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Born and raised in Brockton, the closer towards the police station and shelter the closer you are to drug addicts and gang violence. I’ve woken up many sleepless  More

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Over 8 years ago

Recently the city of Champions has become the city of opportunities. Brockton real estate market is experiencing one of the highest property valuation increases in the  More

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Reviews for New Bedford    5 Reviews

Grew up here, returned here to assist family after lining/working South of Boston, San Diego, then North of Boston respectively. Outside of the quaint/Historic Downtown  More

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Over 13 years ago

Cold  More

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Over 15 years ago

While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city  More

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