Cost of Living Calculator - New Bedford, Massachusetts vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 4.8% more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,390 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
54% more expensive in Chicago
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New_Bedford, MA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to New_Bedford, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  54.6% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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