| Worcester, MA | Boston, MA | United States |
Overall | 111.5 | 150.8 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 105.2 | 111.4 | 100 |
Health | 96.1 | 89.7 | 100 |
Housing | 113.5 | 228.7 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $365,400 | $656,500 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 10,740.0% | 11,680.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 95.4 | 131.8 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 135.4 | 157.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Worcester 11 Reviews
I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all More
Great healthcare statewide, not just in More
Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city, More
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health care in the country, plenty of jobs, gorgeous architecture, cool neighborhoods, lots of great restaurants, and always something to do. The beautiful coast, the More
I've lived in/near Boston my whole life almost. It has many pros such as a big city feel, extremely safe, reliable train transportation, great food.
However any pro More
I moved to MA from the country of Georgia in eastern Europe. Then traveled quite a bit in the U.S. Boston definitely has its own flavor. Suburbs offer okay schools, More
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