What is a pro or con of living in New Bedford, Massachusettscompared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

Childcare is 22% more expensive in New Bedford.

What salary do I need to live in New Bedford, Massachusetts copmared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Wilmington, North Carolina should increase to $53,109 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.

WILMINGTON vs. NEW BEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilmington, North Carolina vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 6.2% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,109 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
22% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington, NC vs. New Bedford, MA

Compared to Wilmington, New Bedford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

22.5% higher

Commute

15.0% higher

Health

25.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilmington, North Carolina vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilmington, NC vs. New Bedford, MA

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