Merrimack, New Hampshire vs. Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bedford, Massachusetts is 41.0% more expensive than Merrimack, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $105,747 in Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrimack, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Merrimack, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Bedford
than in Merrimack, New Hampshire
Merrimack, NH vs. Bedford, MA
Compared to Merrimack, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher