Richmond, Texas vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 4.6% cheaper than Richmond, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,719 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Richmond, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Richmond, Texas
Richmond, TX vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Richmond, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower