Troy, Alabama vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 30.2% more expensive than Troy, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $58,609 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Troy, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Troy, Alabama
Troy, AL vs. New Bedford, MA
Compared to Troy, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% higher
      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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher