Iowa City, Iowa vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 17.5% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,018 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Iowa City, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower