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

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in New Bedford.

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

A salary of $150,001 in Springfield, Massachusetts should increase to $166,939 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.

SPRINGFIELD vs. NEW BEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Massachusetts vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 11.3% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $166,939 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, MA vs. New Bedford, MA

Compared to Springfield, New Bedford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

46.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.8% higher

Commute

4.1% lower

Health

3.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Massachusetts vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MA vs. New Bedford, MA

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