Bedford, MA, USA
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Bedford, MA, USA: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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42%
Quality of life -
82%
Cost of living -
54%
Connectivity -
71%
Weather
54
General
| Currency | GBP |
| Population (in millions) | 0.2 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Unranked |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | Approximately the same |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Great Barford, Kempston |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 5 |
| Top selling local beer | Marston's |
| Most popular local dish | Fish and Chips |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Bedford Castle, Bedford Park, John Bunyan Museum |
| Discount airline | EasyJet |
| Major airline | No major airline in Bedford |
| Largest ride sharing company | Lyft |
| Primary train stations | Bedford St Johns, Bedford Midland, Bedford Harpur Street |
| Primary airports | No primary airports |
| Best rental car company | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
| Used car costs | 15000 GBP |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Apple Store Bedford, The Harpur Centre, Bedford, MK40 1TJ, United Kingdom |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 40 Mbps |
| Power socket type | G |
| Supply voltage | 230V |
| Best electronics store | BestBuy |
| Best internet carrier | Virgin |
| Primary cellular carrier | Verizon |
| Average monthly cost for internet | £25.99 |
Shopping
| The best drug store | CVS |
| Best restaurant chain | Wagamama |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $45,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $68,845 |
| Sales tax rate | 20% |
| Income tax rate | 0% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 0 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 3.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | The amount of money you should take out from an ATM in Bedford will depend on your individual needs |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Santander |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 911 (general), 911 (police), 911 (ambulance), 911 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 1,845 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | Not available |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
42%
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88%
Safety, freedom, rights -
79%
Traffic -
0%
Property to income -
12%
Crime -
0%
Healthcare -
71%
Weather
Cost of living
82%
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Purchasing Power
0%
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Rent
0%
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Food
0%
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Restaurant
87%
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Workspace
0%
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Transport
78%
Food
| Local Cheese (1kg) | $8.82 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | $2.99 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $12.00 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | $12.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | $8.82 |
| Oranges (1kg) | $4.41 |
| Potato (1kg) | $8.82 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | $6.61 |
| Tomato (1kg) | $8.82 |
| Banana (1kg) | $1.32 |
| Onion (1kg) | $8.82 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | $18.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | $110.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | $7.50 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | $8.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $8.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | $2.00 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | $2.00 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | $4.80 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | $225.89 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | $44.98 |
Transportation
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | $35,000.00 |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | $50.00 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | $40,000.00 |
