Cambridge, MA vs New Bedford, MA

Cambridge, MA vs New Bedford, MA: What the data shows

Cambridge, MA is in Cambridge, MA while New Bedford, MA is in New Bedford, MA — both in the same state. On home prices, New Bedford, MA is the more affordable option at $280,000 median — $747,300 less than Cambridge, MA's $1,027,300. WYLT rates Cambridge, MA as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots — and New Bedford, MA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Cambridge, MA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Cambridge, MA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. New Bedford, MA has High violent crime and High property crime. On environmental risk, Cambridge, MA has Low flood risk and New Bedford, MA has Low flood risk.

Cambridge, MA is the more walkable neighborhood. Cambridge, MA scores 100/100 (exceptionally walkable) versus New Bedford, MA's 22/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Cambridge, MA has the higher school rating — Cambridge, MA rates 7.5/10 and New Bedford, MA rates 7.1/10.