| | New Bedford, MA | Dearborn, MI | United States |
| Overall | 111.7 | 91.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.0 | 95.1 | 100 |
| Health | 88.6 | 81.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 110.6 | 63.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $371,700 | $203,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,910.0% | 9,520.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 89.6 | 149.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 127.0 | 113.5 | 100 |
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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
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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Reviews for Dearborn 
8 Reviews
Dearborn use to be a very nice well kept city with low crime and good schools. Schools are not that good anymore. NOW The city is not kept up as nice, people do not More
The people in this town are very closed minded. This is not a progressive town. Trust me, I know, I have lived here for almost 11 years, unfortunately.
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If you are considering moving to Dearborn, Michigan and would like to have a good place to walk your dog, consider moving to another city. Dearborn, Michigan has 43 More
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