Norwell, Massachusetts vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 8.4% more expensive than Norwell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $81,271 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Norwell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Norwell, Massachusetts
Norwell, MA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Norwell, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher