Leominster, MA vs New Bedford, MA

New Bedford is moderately more affordable than Leominster, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Leominster scores 103 compared to 95 for New Bedford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Leominster can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Leominster is $1,282/month compared to $1,085/month in New Bedford — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Bedford is more affordable at $324,400 median vs $345,000.

Median household income in Leominster is $81,556 compared to $56,025 in New Bedford (+45.6%). While Leominster is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Leominster spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, less than the 23.2% in New Bedford.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.9°F vs 50.4°F). New Bedford receives more rainfall at 45.9" per year compared to 43.4" in Leominster.