Martinez, CA vs New Bedford, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
New Bedford
68.9
#1273 nationally
Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $54,604). New Bedford leads in walk score (65 vs 41). New Bedford leads in cost of living index (116 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Martinez, CA | New Bedford, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1674) | 68.9 (#1273) |
| Population | 36,395 | 100,695 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $766,182 | $446,955 |
| Median Household Income | $124,669 | $54,604 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+1.3 |
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64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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D+
68.9 Score
New Bedford, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$446,955
Population
100,695
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
65
Northeast
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