Tampa, Florida vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 1.2% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $49,421 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Tampa, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher