Cost of Living Calculator - New Bedford, Massachusetts vs Compton, California


The cost of living in Compton, California is 33.1% more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $66,546 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Compton
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New_Bedford, MA vs Compton, CA
Compared to New_Bedford, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% lower
  Commute
  79.6% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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