Richland, Washington vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 4.9% more expensive than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,445 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Richland, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
35% more expensive in Worcester
than in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Richland, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% higher
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher