Phoenix, Arizona vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 5.7% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $70,722 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Phoenix, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher