New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Irmo, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irmo, South Carolina is 10.0% cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,981 in Irmo, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irmo, South Carolina is cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Irmo
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, MA vs. Irmo, SC
Compared to New Bedford, Irmo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  30.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher