Boone, North Carolina vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 5.7% more expensive than Boone, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,835 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Boone, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Boone, North Carolina
Boone, NC vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Boone, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% higher
  Commute
  57.7% higher
  Health
  29.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher