Burien, WA 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.
Burien
64.2
#1708 nationally
New Bedford
68.9
#1273 nationally
Burien leads in median household income ($84,583 vs $54,604). New Bedford leads in walk score (65 vs 52). New Bedford leads in crime level (9.7 vs 11.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burien, WA | New Bedford, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1708) | 68.9 (#1273) |
| Population | 50,730 | 100,695 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $643,360 | $446,955 |
| Median Household Income | $84,583 | $54,604 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+1.3 |
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64.2 Score
Burien, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$643,360
Population
50,730
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
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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