What is a pro or con of living in New Bedford, Massachusettscompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 20% more expensive in New Bedford.

What salary do I need to live in New Bedford, Massachusetts copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $97,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $109,499 in New Bedford, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. NEW BEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 12.9% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $109,499 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. New Bedford, MA

Compared to Albuquerque, New Bedford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

19.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.5% higher

Commute

0.2% higher

Health

11.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Albuquerque, NM vs. New Bedford, MA

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