Buffalo, New York vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 15.8% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $191,102 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Buffalo, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher