Lawrence, Kansas vs. Norwood, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norwood, Massachusetts is 51.7% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $75,858 in Norwood, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norwood, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Norwood
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Norwood, MA
Compared to Lawrence, Norwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  47.3% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher