Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 43.1% cheaper than Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,945 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is cheaper than Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Norfolk
than in Bedford, Massachusetts
Bedford, MA vs. Norfolk, VA
Compared to Bedford, Norfolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower