Bridgewater, New Jersey vs. Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bedford, Massachusetts is 16.0% more expensive than Bridgewater, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $2,610,971 in Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bridgewater, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Bedford
than in Bridgewater, New Jersey
Bridgewater, NJ vs. Bedford, MA
Compared to Bridgewater, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher