What is a pro or con of living in New Bedford, Massachusettscompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 42% cheaper in New Bedford.

What salary do I need to live in New Bedford, Massachusetts copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $75,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $51,046 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.

WASHINGTON vs. NEW BEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 31.9% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $51,046 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. New Bedford, MA

Compared to Washington, New Bedford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

56.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.4% higher

Commute

33.8% lower

Health

7.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. New Bedford, MA

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