Westwood, MA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Westwood, Massachusetts?
$15,960 / month
for a family, 195.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $191,520 for the year for a family.
$7,867 / month
for a single person, 65.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $94,400 for the year for a single person.

Westwood cost of living score
143.4
More expensive
43.4% higher
than the US average
12.5% higher
than the Massachusetts average
Westwood, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 143.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 43.4% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Westwood, MA

Housing costs in Westwood?
A typical home costs $999,900, which is 195.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 79.4% more expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Westwood costs $2,840 per month, which is 98.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 24.6% more than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Westwood?
To live comfortably in Westwood, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $191,520 for a family, and $94,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Westwood?
Westwood, MA is a wonderful place to live with a reasonable cost of living. The median home price in the city is $738,000, which is slightly higher than the national median. However, rent prices are generally cheaper than the national average. The overall cost of goods and services in Westwood is also lower than the national average and one can expect to get more for their money in comparison to other parts of Massachusetts. There are plenty of affordable housing options available at all price points and the public transportation system provides convenient access to many locations around town. Overall, living in Westwood offers an enjoyable lifestyle at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock127.5100.0
  114.4  Unlock100.0
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  311.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$557,300$338,100
  111.1  Unlock100.0
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  167.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 14 years ago

Recreational programs and activities are fabulous in Westwood -- especially soccer and  More

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