McAllen, Texas vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 30.1% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,444 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in New Bedford
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Mcallen, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher