Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs New Bedford, Massachusetts


The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 12.3% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $112,267 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs New Bedford, MA
Compared to Lancaster, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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