New Bedford, MA vs Oakley, CA
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.
New Bedford
68.9
#1273 nationally
Oakley
63.5
#1765 nationally
Oakley leads in crime level (4.0 vs 9.7). New Bedford leads in walk score (65 vs 28). Oakley leads in median household income ($120,915 vs $54,604).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bedford, MA | Oakley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1273) | 63.5 (#1765) |
| Population | 100,695 | 45,761 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $446,955 | $660,649 |
| Median Household Income | $54,604 | $120,915 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 43.4 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 9.7 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.3 | D+38.0 |
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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D
63.5 Score
Oakley, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$660,649
Population
45,761
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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