Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs New Bedford, Massachusetts


The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 4.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,578 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs New_Bedford, MA
Compared to Chicago, New_Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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