Jackson, Tennessee vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 29.8% more expensive than Jackson, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $124,822 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Jackson, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Worcester
than in Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson, TN vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Jackson, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% higher
      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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower