Seattle, Washington vs. Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bedford, Massachusetts is 3.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $72,095 in Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Bedford
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Bedford, MA
Compared to Seattle, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  61.5% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher