2026 Compare Cities Commuting:
New Bedford, MA vs Milwaukee, WI

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- The average commute for residents of Milwaukee is 3.4% shorter than it is for residents of New Bedford.
- 116.1% more residents of Milwaukee work from home compared to residents of New Bedford.
 New Bedford, MAMilwaukee, WIUnited States
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 New Bedford, MAMilwaukee, WIUnited States
 Auto (alone)73.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit3.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.6%0.5%
 Walk3.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock7.7%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 New Bedford, MAMilwaukee, WIUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock8.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.18.7%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock20.7%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.11.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.10.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.5%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.7.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.7%2.9%
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 14 years ago

Cold  More

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Over 16 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 Milwaukee    110 Reviews

I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese  More

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Over 5 years ago

Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income  More

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