Dallas, Texas vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 1.5% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $177,599 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Dallas, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower