Beacon, New York vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 19.0% cheaper than Beacon, New York.

You would need a salary of $40,514 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Beacon, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Beacon, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Beacon, New York
Beacon, NY vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Beacon, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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