What is a pro or con of living in Worcester, Massachusettscompared to Peoria, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 180% more expensive in Worcester.

What salary do I need to live in Worcester, Massachusetts copmared to Peoria, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Peoria, Illinois should increase to $71,110 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.

PEORIA vs. WORCESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Peoria, Illinois vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 42.2% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,110 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Worcester
than in Peoria, Illinois

Peoria, IL vs. Worcester, MA

Compared to Peoria, Worcester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

182.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.4% higher

Commute

28.9% higher

Health

14.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Peoria, Illinois vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Peoria, IL vs. Worcester, MA

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