Oakland, California vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 41.9% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $29,037 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. New_Bedford, MA
Compared to Oakland, New_Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.9% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower