Seattle, Washington vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 38.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,759 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Seattle, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  73.1% higher
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower