What is a pro or con of living in Worcester, Massachusettscompared to Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 135% more expensive in Worcester.

What salary do I need to live in Worcester, Massachusetts copmared to Charleston, West Virginia?

A salary of $23,724 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $30,821 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.

CHARLESTON vs. WORCESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 29.9% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $30,821 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Worcester
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Worcester, MA

Compared to Charleston, Worcester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

130.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

24.3% higher

Commute

9.7% higher

Health

29.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Worcester, MA

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