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Detroit, MI vs New Bedford, MA

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- The average commute for residents of New Bedford is 0.1% shorter than it is for residents of Detroit.
- 51.1% fewer residents of New Bedford work from home compared to residents of Detroit.
 Detroit, MINew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2627
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 Commute Mode
 Detroit, MINew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Auto (alone)67.4%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock14.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit6.7%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk3.3%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock3.6%9.7%
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 Detroit, MINew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock10.2%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.12.8%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock18.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.19.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.17.2%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock6.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.4.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.1%2.9%
Reviews for Detroit    116 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we  More

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Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great.  More

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Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and 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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