New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 20.4% cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,048 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Wichita
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, MA vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to New Bedford, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower