What is a pro or con of living in New Bedford, Massachusettscompared to Decorah, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 51% more expensive in New Bedford.

What salary do I need to live in New Bedford, Massachusetts copmared to Decorah, Iowa?

A salary of $63,000 in Decorah, Iowa should increase to $76,240 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.

DECORAH vs. NEW BEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Decorah, Iowa vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 21.0% more expensive than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,240 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Decorah, Iowa

Decorah, IA vs. New Bedford, MA

Compared to Decorah, New Bedford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

41.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.5% higher

Commute

50.1% higher

Health

30.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% higher

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Decorah, Iowa vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Decorah, IA vs. New Bedford, MA

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