El Paso, Texas vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 25.0% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $62,500 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in New Bedford
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to El Paso, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher