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East Providence, RI vs New Bedford, MA

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- The average commute for residents of New Bedford is 2.4% longer than it is for residents of East Providence.
- 47.8% fewer residents of New Bedford work from home compared to residents of East Providence.
 East Providence, RINew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2627
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 East Providence, RINew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Auto (alone)79.6%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock14.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk0.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock3.6%9.7%
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 East Providence, RINew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock10.2%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.21.1%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock18.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.17.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.12.9%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock6.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.3.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.1%2.9%
Reviews for East Providence    3 Reviews

Rhode Island sometimes escape the more harsh weather that hammers New England, but as is typical of the region, be ready for  More

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Over 17 years ago

It's a small town and it's about who you know. Very ethnic in a very enjoyable way. There are great bakeries, great little stores, parades, feasts...nice  More

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East Providence is close enough to Providence that you're able to reap the benefits of arts and culture , but far enough away to be out of the hustle and bustle. East  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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