New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 49.7% more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,360 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Boston
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, MA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to New Bedford, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% higher