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New Bedford, MA vs Worcester, MA

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- The average commute for residents of Worcester is 1.1% shorter than it is for residents of New Bedford.
- 130.9% more residents of Worcester work from home compared to residents of New Bedford.
 New Bedford, MAWorcester, MAUnited States
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 New Bedford, MAWorcester, MAUnited States
 Auto (alone)73.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock11.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit3.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk3.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock8.3%9.7%
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 New Bedford, MAWorcester, MAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock10.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.18.7%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock17.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.11.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.10.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock5.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.7.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.5%2.9%
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Reviews for New Bedford    5 Reviews
David · New Bedford, MA
Gritty mostly, quaint Downtown, high addictions
Over 4 years ago

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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Lincoln · New Bedford, MA
Winters
Over 13 years ago

Cold  More

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Dale · New Bedford, MA
It is what you make it
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 Worcester    11 Reviews
Ted · Cleveland, OH
Incorrect about Worcester
Over 11 years ago

I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all  More

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Mary · Worcester, MA
Healthcare Choices
Over 13 years ago

Great healthcare statewide, not just in  More

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Fran · Lancaster, PA
Worcester Bargain Education & Arts Mecca
Over 15 years ago

Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city,  More

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