Norwood, Massachusetts vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 2.1% more expensive than Norwood, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,061 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwood, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Norwood, Massachusetts
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
26% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Norwood, Massachusetts
Norwood, MA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Norwood, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower