New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 0.8% more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $50,390 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
16% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, MA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to New Bedford, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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