| Measure | New BedfordMassachusetts, United States Remove New Bedford | ManchesterNew Hampshire, United States Remove Manchester |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.9 | 6.6 |
| Connector Score | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Safety | 5.0 | 7.3 |
| Affordability | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Transportation | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 4.9 | 7.4 |
| Things to do | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Food & dining | 6.1 | 7.2 |
| Places to stay | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Scenic value | 5.5 | 4.8 |
| Family friendliness | 7.0 | 5.0 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 4.8 | 7.0 |
| Nightlife | 4.2 | 7.5 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.1 | 5.8 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.3 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $128 | $140 |
| Mid-range | $190 | $208 |
| Luxury | $327 | $345 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 105 | 110 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,650 | $1,860 |
| Median home price | $357,300 | $365,600 |
| Population | 102K | 117K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Ferry | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from New Bedford | — | 2 h 19 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | Food lovers, Nightlife, Skiing |
| Known for | Beaches, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Family & kids | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Food scene, Nightlife, Live music, Pro sports, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: July and August | Peak: Foliage season and event weekends |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.