Question 1

Is New Bedford, MA or Springfield, MA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Springfield, MA is cheaper. The median home price in New Bedford, MA is approximately $280,000 and in Springfield, MA it is approximately $200,000 — a difference of $80,000.

Question 2

Is New Bedford, MA or Springfield, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

New Bedford, MA is more walkable. New Bedford, MA has a Walk Score of 22/100 and Springfield, MA has a Walk Score of 2/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, New Bedford, MA or Springfield, MA?

Accepted Answer

Springfield, MA has higher-rated schools. New Bedford, MA has a school rating of 7.1/10 and Springfield, MA has a rating of 7.3/10.

Question 4

Should I live in New Bedford, MA or Springfield, MA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	New Bedford, MA	Springfield, MA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$280K	$200K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$52K	$60K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	22/100 ✓ More walkable	2/100
Transit Score	17/100	20/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A ✓ More bikeable
Commute	76 min ✓ Shorter commute	111 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	F
Violent Crime	High	High
Property Crime	High	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.1/10	7.3/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	budget familiesremote workersseaside lovers	budget familiesstudentscommuters

New Bedford, MA vs Springfield, MA

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