San Mateo, California vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 59.1% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $20,451 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in New Bedford
than in San Mateo, California
San_Mateo, CA vs. New_Bedford, MA
Compared to San_Mateo, New_Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.6% higher
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower