New Bedford, MA Cost of Living


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New Bedford cost of living score
111.7
More expensive
11.7% higher
than the US average
12.4% lower
than the Massachusetts average
New Bedford, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 111.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.7% higher than the U.S. average and 12.4% higher than the average for Massachusetts.

New Bedford, MA

Housing costs in New Bedford?
A typical home costs $371,700, which is 9.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.3% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in New Bedford costs $1,250 per month, which is 12.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 71.2% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford New Bedford?
To live comfortably in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $71,280 for a family, and $40,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about New Bedford?
New Bedford provides you with an attractive option for cost-effective living positioned somewhere within Massachusetts’ Bristol County boasting median housing values arriving close to $200K and renting often lands near by approximately half that amount as standard - greatly cheaper compared to ocean side places like Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard located much further southeastward. Groceries similarly remain completely equal with United States figures thanks largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax amounts out unaltered at no less than 6.25%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNew BedfordMassachusettsUnited States
  111.7127.5100.0
  105108.9100
  88.690.2100.0
  110.6175.0100.0
  $371,700$557,300$338,100
  119.1%112.9%100.0%
  89.6107.9100.0
  127.0147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Grew up here, returned here to assist family after lining/working South of Boston, San Diego, then North of Boston respectively. Outside of the quaint/Historic Downtown  More

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Over 12 years ago

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Over 14 years ago

While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city  More

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