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Cost of Living in New Bedford, MA

97
Average · National average is 100

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$54,604
Median Income
$1,026/mo
Median Rent
$291,300
Median Home
100,620
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
106
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
89.6
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
93.2
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
96.5
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
94.1
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$800
est.
$903
est.
$1,026$1,313
est.
$1,498
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

Compare New Bedford with cities in the area

Fall River, MA
Average
101.4
Taunton, MA
Above Average
110.1
Bridgewater Town, MA
Expensive
142.5
Newport, RI
Very Expensive
153.3
Brockton, MA
Above Average
118.8
East Providence, RI
Average
101.3
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