Boaz, Alabama vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 30.2% more expensive than Boaz, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $65,121 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Boaz, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Boaz, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Boaz, Alabama
Boaz, AL vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Boaz, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% higher
      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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher