Katy, Texas vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 3.2% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,395 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Katy, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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