Encinitas, California vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 55.2% cheaper than Encinitas, California.

You would need a salary of $26,856 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Encinitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Encinitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Encinitas, California
Encinitas, CA vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Encinitas, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower