Hamden, Connecticut vs. Norwood, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norwood, Massachusetts is 30.3% more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $65,161 in Norwood, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norwood, Massachusetts is more expensive than Hamden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Norwood
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. Norwood, MA
Compared to Hamden, Norwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower