Hightstown, New Jersey vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 2.5% cheaper than Hightstown, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,763 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hightstown, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Hightstown, New Jersey
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
29% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Hightstown, New Jersey
Hightstown, NJ vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Hightstown, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% lower
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower