Napa, 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.
Napa
65.1
#1651 nationally
New Bedford
68.9
#1273 nationally
Napa leads in median household income ($100,273 vs $54,604). New Bedford leads in cost of living index (116 vs 173). New Bedford leads in walk score (65 vs 51).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Napa, CA | New Bedford, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1651) | 68.9 (#1273) |
| Population | 77,492 | 100,695 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $873,489 | $446,955 |
| Median Household Income | $100,273 | $54,604 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.9 | D+1.3 |
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65.1 Score
Napa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$873,489
Population
77,492
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
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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