What is a pro or con of living in Worcester, Massachusettscompared to Asheville, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 14% cheaper in Worcester.

What salary do I need to live in Worcester, Massachusetts copmared to Asheville, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Asheville, North Carolina could decrease to $49,716 in Worcester, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ASHEVILLE vs. WORCESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Asheville, North Carolina vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 0.6% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,716 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Worcester
than in Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville, NC vs. Worcester, MA

Compared to Asheville, Worcester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

14.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.1% higher

Commute

15.2% higher

Health

21.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Asheville, North Carolina vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Asheville, NC vs. Worcester, MA

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