What is a pro or con of living in Fairhaven, Massachusettscompared to New Bedford, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 9% more expensive in Fairhaven.

What salary do I need to live in Fairhaven, Massachusetts copmared to New Bedford, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in New Bedford, Massachusetts should increase to $52,829 in Fairhaven, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NEW BEDFORD vs. FAIRHAVEN
Cost of Living Comparison

New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairhaven, Massachusetts is 5.7% more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,829 in Fairhaven, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairhaven, Massachusetts is more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Fairhaven
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts

New Bedford, MA vs. Fairhaven, MA

Compared to New Bedford, Fairhaven is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

19.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% higher

Commute

2.8% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.2% higher

Cost of Food

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New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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New Bedford, MA vs. Fairhaven, MA

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