Arlington, Virginia vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 36.6% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,571 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Arlington, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% lower
      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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower