| | New Bedford, MA | Melbourne, FL | United States |
| Overall | 111.7 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.0 | 100.1 | 100 |
| Health | 88.6 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 110.6 | 95.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $371,700 | $348,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,910.0% | 9,730.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 89.6 | 83.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 127.0 | 105.4 | 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 Melbourne 
29 Reviews
Was looking for change from Orlando area- crime and hecticness- and went to an opposite extreme
Let me start by saying that I am moving soon. I am moving back to the More
Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't More
I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept. More
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