Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs New Bedford, Massachusetts


The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 41.4% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $43,954 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs New Bedford, MA
Compared to Monterey, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.7% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  38.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.