Portland, Oregon vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 20.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $79,381 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Worcester
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Portland, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower