Watchung, New Jersey vs. Norwood, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norwood, Massachusetts is 11.9% cheaper than Watchung, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $66,075 in Norwood, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Watchung, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norwood, Massachusetts is cheaper than Watchung, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Norwood
than in Watchung, New Jersey
Watchung, NJ vs. Norwood, MA
Compared to Watchung, Norwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower