Travel Nursing in New Bedford, MA

Travel nursing in New Bedford, MA — what it costs to live there and 3 furnished places to stay.

Housing in New Bedford

3 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in New Bedford

Prices in Massachusetts run 6% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall105.86% higher
Housing128.128% higher
Utilities152.152% higher
Groceries and goods98.81% lower
Services102.93% higher

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in New Bedford

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,150HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,250HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$1,540HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$1,860HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$1,706Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Massachusetts has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it, so a multistate license does not cover you here yet. You need a Massachusetts license.

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Common questions

Do I need a Massachusetts nursing license?
Massachusetts has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it, so a multistate license does not cover you here yet. You need a Massachusetts license.
Is New Bedford expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Massachusetts runs utilities 52% above and housing 28% above. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in New Bedford?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in New Bedford is $1,250 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 3 furnished places here.