Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, South Carolina vs New Bedford, Massachusetts


The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 21.3% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $90,976 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs New Bedford, MA
Compared to Columbia, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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