Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, Louisiana vs New Bedford, Massachusetts


The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 26.9% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $63,428 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs New Bedford, MA
Compared to Monroe, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% higher
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  32.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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