Rensselaer, New York vs. Norwood, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norwood, Massachusetts is 50.9% more expensive than Rensselaer, New York.

You would need a salary of $75,454 in Norwood, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rensselaer, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norwood, Massachusetts is more expensive than Rensselaer, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Norwood
than in Rensselaer, New York
Rensselaer, NY vs. Norwood, MA
Compared to Rensselaer, Norwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher