Barnstable Town, Massachusetts vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 16.9% cheaper than Barnstable Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,574 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Barnstable Town, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Worcester
than in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts
Barnstable Town, MA vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Barnstable Town, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower