What is a pro or con of living in New Bedford, Massachusettscompared to Salem, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 26% cheaper in New Bedford.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Salem, Massachusetts could decrease to $41,000 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.

SALEM vs. NEW BEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Salem, Massachusetts vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 18.0% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,000 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Salem, Massachusetts

Salem, MA vs. New Bedford, MA

Compared to Salem, New Bedford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

37.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.0% higher

Commute

13.0% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Salem, Massachusetts vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Salem, MA vs. New Bedford, MA

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