2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Norwalk, CA vs Billerica, MA

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Is it cheaper to live in Billerica or is it cheaper to live in Norwalk?
- Billerica is 10.5% less expensive than Norwalk.

Which city has more affordable housing, Billerica or Norwalk?
- Billerica housing costs are 2.9% less expensive than Norwalk housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Norwalk or is Health Care more affordable in Billerica.
- Health related expenses are 1.6% more in Billerica.
 Norwalk, CABillerica, MAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock144.7100
 Food & Groceries101.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.1100
 Housing197.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$558,100$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock98.6100
 Miscellaneous133.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Norwalk    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

looks like its going to rain on election day but thats o.k. because I will at working during the  More

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Over 18 years ago

I live in the city of Norwalk, and it is a BEAUTIFUL  More

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Over 19 years ago

Weather is good. Other than that life stinks  More

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Reviews for Billerica    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I'm really not complaining about living here. My husband and I are retired and I think the cost of living is higher here than many other places. We are trying to agree  More

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Over 16 years ago

Having lived in 3rd world countries in South America I can tell you that the entire area is headed in the same direction. Congestion is increasing, traffic is getting  More

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Over 16 years ago

Having lived in 3rd world countries down in South America I can honestly say that the entire area is headed in the same direction. Congestion is increasing, traffic is  More

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