Maricopa, Arizona vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 1.5% more expensive than Maricopa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $50,773 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Maricopa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Maricopa, Arizona
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
74% more expensive in Worcester
than in Maricopa, Arizona
Maricopa, AZ vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Maricopa, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher