Charlotte, North Carolina vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 2.8% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $74,022 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
22% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Charlotte, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher