New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 6.6% cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $70,024 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Tucson
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, MA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to New Bedford, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher