Olympia, Washington vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 8.4% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,800 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Olympia, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.1% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher