Boston, Massachusetts vs. Norwalk, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norwalk, Connecticut is 21.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $58,817 in Norwalk, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norwalk, Connecticut is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Norwalk
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Norwalk, CT
Compared to Boston, Norwalk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower