New Orleans, Louisiana vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 0.9% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $75,664 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in New Bedford
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to New Orleans, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher