Stockton, California vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 11.3% cheaper than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $44,334 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Stockton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Stockton, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower