Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs New Bedford, Massachusetts


The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 15.6% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $42,216 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs New Bedford, MA
Compared to Santa Maria, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.6% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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