Long Beach, California vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 33.9% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $49,544 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Worcester
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Long Beach, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher