What is a pro or con of living in New Bedford, Massachusettscompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 81% more expensive in New Bedford.

What salary do I need to live in New Bedford, Massachusetts copmared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania should increase to $55,767 in New Bedford, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PITTSBURGH vs. NEW BEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 11.5% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,767 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. New Bedford, MA

Compared to Pittsburgh, New Bedford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

69.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.4% higher

Commute

15.1% lower

Health

0.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pittsburgh, PA vs. New Bedford, MA

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