Spokane Valley, Washington vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 2.8% more expensive than Spokane Valley, Washington.

You would need a salary of $152,200 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane Valley, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Spokane Valley, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
31% more expensive in Worcester
than in Spokane Valley, Washington
Spokane Valley, WA vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Spokane Valley, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.3% higher
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher