Riverhead, New York vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 22.9% cheaper than Riverhead, New York.

You would need a salary of $38,526 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverhead, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Riverhead, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Worcester
than in Riverhead, New York
Riverhead, NY vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Riverhead, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower