Harwich, Massachusetts vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 20.0% cheaper than Harwich, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,013 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Harwich, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Harwich, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Harwich, Massachusetts
Harwich, MA vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Harwich, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower