What is a pro or con of living in Pawtucket, Rhode Islandcompared to New Bedford, Massachusetts?

Miscellaneous is 21% more expensive in Pawtucket.

What salary do I need to live in Pawtucket, Rhode Island copmared to New Bedford, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in New Bedford, Massachusetts should increase to $52,098 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island (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. PAWTUCKET
Cost of Living Comparison

New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pawtucket, Rhode Island is 4.2% more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,098 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pawtucket, Rhode Island is more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Miscellaneous
21% more expensive in Pawtucket
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts

New Bedford, MA vs. Pawtucket, RI

Compared to New Bedford, Pawtucket is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

9.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.9% lower

Commute

22.1% higher

Health

1.5% lower

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Personal

21.3% higher

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New Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Pawtucket, Rhode Island

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