Dayton, Ohio vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 44.2% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $108,122 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Dayton, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  379.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower