New Bedford, MA vs Thornton, CO
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
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
New Bedford leads in walk score (65 vs 32). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $54,604). Thornton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 9.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bedford, MA | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1273) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 100,695 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $446,955 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $54,604 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.3 | D+9.0 |
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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66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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