Alexandria, Virginia vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 26.9% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $36,529 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Alexandria, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower

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