What is a pro or con of living in New Bedford, Massachusettscompared to Brattleboro, Vermont?

Median Home Cost is 27% more expensive in New Bedford.

What salary do I need to live in New Bedford, Massachusetts copmared to Brattleboro, Vermont?

A salary of $50,000 in Brattleboro, Vermont should increase to $53,778 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.

BRATTLEBORO vs. NEW BEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Brattleboro, Vermont vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 7.6% more expensive than Brattleboro, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $53,778 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Brattleboro, Vermont.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Brattleboro, Vermont

Brattleboro, VT vs. New Bedford, MA

Compared to Brattleboro, New Bedford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

29.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% higher

Commute

41.3% higher

Health

31.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Brattleboro, Vermont vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Brattleboro, VT vs. New Bedford, MA

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