Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Norwood, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norwood, Massachusetts is 10.6% more expensive than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $110,642 in Norwood, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norwood, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% more expensive in Norwood
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Norwood, MA
Compared to Portsmouth, Norwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher