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

Childcare is 7% cheaper in New Bedford.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Worcester, Massachusetts could decrease to $73,145 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.

WORCESTER vs. NEW BEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Worcester, Massachusetts vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 2.5% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $73,145 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
7% cheaper in New Bedford
than in Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester, MA vs. New Bedford, MA

Compared to Worcester, New Bedford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.9% higher

Commute

6.1% lower

Health

7.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Worcester, Massachusetts vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Worcester, MA vs. New Bedford, MA

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