New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 76.7% more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $132,512 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Irvine
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New_Bedford, MA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to New_Bedford, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.7% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher