What is a pro or con of living in New Bedford, Massachusettscompared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 36% more expensive in New Bedford.

What salary do I need to live in New Bedford, Massachusetts copmared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

A salary of $85,000 in Chattanooga, Tennessee should increase to $100,723 in New Bedford, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHATTANOOGA vs. NEW BEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 18.5% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $100,723 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN vs. New Bedford, MA

Compared to Chattanooga, New Bedford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.5% higher

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Renter

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Food

8.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

61.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.4% higher

Commute

10.8% higher

Health

11.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chattanooga, TN vs. New Bedford, MA

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