New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 6.0% more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $53,024 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Phoenix
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, MA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to New Bedford, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower