What is a pro or con of living in Waltham, Massachusettscompared to Norwood, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 10% more expensive in Waltham.

What salary do I need to live in Waltham, Massachusetts copmared to Norwood, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Norwood, Massachusetts should increase to $52,758 in Waltham, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORWOOD vs. WALTHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Norwood, Massachusetts vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 5.5% more expensive than Norwood, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,758 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwood, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Norwood, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Waltham
than in Norwood, Massachusetts

Norwood, MA vs. Waltham, MA

Compared to Norwood, Waltham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

25.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.7% higher

Commute

26.3% lower

Health

0.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Norwood, Massachusetts vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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