What is a pro or con of living in Wellesley, Massachusettscompared to Bedford, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 179% more expensive in Wellesley.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Bedford, New Hampshire should increase to $90,008 in Wellesley, 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.

BEDFORD vs. WELLESLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Bedford, New Hampshire vs. Wellesley, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wellesley, Massachusetts is 80.0% more expensive than Bedford, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $90,008 in Wellesley, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Wellesley
than in Bedford, New Hampshire

Bedford, NH vs. Wellesley, MA

Compared to Bedford, Wellesley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

80.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

209.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% lower

Commute

31.5% higher

Health

8.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Bedford, New Hampshire vs. Wellesley, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bedford, NH vs. Wellesley, MA

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