Maynard, MA vs Norwood, MA

Maynard is moderately more affordable than Norwood, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Maynard scores 130 compared to 151 for Norwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Norwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maynard is $1,678/month compared to $2,056/month in Norwood — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Maynard is more affordable at $494,200 median vs $613,500.

Median household income in Maynard is $119,549 compared to $97,110 in Norwood (+23.1%). Maynard offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Maynard spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.4% in Norwood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.5°F vs 52°F). Norwood receives more rainfall at 43.9" per year compared to 42.6" in Maynard.