Norwell, MA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Norwell, Massachusetts?
$12,960 / month
for a family, 140.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $155,520 for the year for a family.
$5,967 / month
for a single person, 25.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $71,600 for the year for a single person.

Norwell cost of living score
131.3
More expensive
31.3% higher
than the US average
3.0% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Norwell, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 131.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.3% higher than the U.S. average and 3.0% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Norwell, MA

Housing costs in Norwell?
A typical home costs $812,200, which is 140.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.7% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Norwell costs $2,240 per month, which is 56.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 4.5% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Norwell?
To live comfortably in Norwell, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $155,520 for a family, and $71,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Norwell?
Norwell, MA is a great place to live with a relatively low cost of living. The median home price in Norwell is around $569,000 which is significantly lower than the average median home price in Massachusetts of around $414,400. Rent averages around $1,700 per month for a one-bedroom apartment and utility costs are about 21% lower than the United States national average. Tax rates are also relatively low compared to other states and residents enjoy a variety of amenities such as excellent schools, plenty of outdoor activities and shopping opportunities. All in all, the cost of living in Norwell is quite manageable and attractive for those looking to settle down there.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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  112.8  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$557,300$338,100
  112.2  Unlock100.0
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  139.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Not sure how the previous comments are accurate. Norwell is a suburban town, not rural.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Norwell is a lovely, rural town with small neighborhoods, a good range of home prices to appeal to most buyers (not much entry level ie: under $350,000) and easy  More

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