Dedham, Massachusetts vs. Westwood, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westwood, Massachusetts is 21.7% more expensive than Dedham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $121,685 in Westwood, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westwood, Massachusetts is more expensive than Dedham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Westwood
than in Dedham, Massachusetts
Dedham, MA vs. Westwood, MA
Compared to Dedham, Westwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% higher
      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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher