Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Norwood, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norwood, Massachusetts is 18.6% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,702 in Norwood, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norwood, Massachusetts is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Norwood
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Norwood, MA
Compared to Cambridge, Norwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower