Albany, New York vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 6.2% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $53,109 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Albany, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower