2025 Compare Cities Health:
New Bedford, MA vs Ithaca, NY

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Highlights
- There are 220 physicians per 100,000 people in Ithaca.
- There are 142 physicians per 100,000 people in New Bedford.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 New Bedford, MAIthaca, NYUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock65.458.4
 Water Quality (100=best)47  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock96.286.9
 Physicians per Cap.142  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock106100
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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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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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