What is a pro or con of living in New Bedford, Massachusettscompared to Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 85% more expensive in New Bedford.

What salary do I need to live in New Bedford, Massachusetts copmared to Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

A salary of $56,000 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana should increase to $62,595 in New Bedford, Massachusetts (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.

BATON ROUGE vs. NEW BEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 11.8% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $62,595 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA vs. New Bedford, MA

Compared to Baton Rouge, New Bedford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

47.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

34.1% higher

Commute

19.6% lower

Health

23.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.6% higher

Cost of Food

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