Northfield, Minnesota vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 2.6% more expensive than Northfield, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $68,767 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Northfield, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Northfield, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Worcester
than in Northfield, Minnesota
Northfield, MN vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Northfield, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher