What is a pro or con of living in Bedford, New Hampshirecompared to Worcester, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 61% more expensive in Bedford.

What salary do I need to live in Bedford, New Hampshire copmared to Worcester, Massachusetts?

A salary of $113,100 in Worcester, Massachusetts should increase to $141,079 in Bedford, New Hampshire (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WORCESTER vs. BEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Bedford, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bedford, New Hampshire is 24.7% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $141,079 in Bedford, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bedford, New Hampshire is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Bedford
than in Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester, MA vs. Bedford, NH

Compared to Worcester, Bedford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

76.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.0% higher

Commute

3.4% lower

Health

13.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Bedford, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

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Worcester, MA vs. Bedford, NH

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