Austin, Texas vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 20.8% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,606 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Austin, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher