Poway, California vs. Norwood, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norwood, Massachusetts is 19.2% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $40,423 in Norwood, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norwood, Massachusetts is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Norwood
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs. Norwood, MA
Compared to Poway, Norwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% lower
      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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher