What is a pro or con of living in Richmond, Virginiacompared to New Bedford, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 11% cheaper in Richmond.

What salary do I need to live in Richmond, Virginia copmared to New Bedford, Massachusetts?

A salary of $55,000 in New Bedford, Massachusetts could decrease to $51,566 in Richmond, Virginia (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.

NEW BEDFORD vs. RICHMOND
Cost of Living Comparison

New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 6.2% cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,566 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Richmond
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts

New Bedford, MA vs. Richmond, VA

Compared to New Bedford, Richmond is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

11.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.0% lower

Commute

6.8% lower

Health

12.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.0% higher

Cost of Food

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New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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New Bedford, MA vs. Richmond, VA

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