Rutherfordton, North Carolina vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 23.5% more expensive than Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $92,626 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Rutherfordton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Worcester
than in Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Rutherfordton, NC vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Rutherfordton, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher

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