What is a pro or con of living in Worcester, Massachusettscompared to Vancouver, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 22% cheaper in Worcester.

What salary do I need to live in Worcester, Massachusetts copmared to Vancouver, Washington?

A salary of $20,000 in Vancouver, Washington could decrease to $17,814 in Worcester, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Vancouver, Washington vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 10.9% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $17,814 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Worcester
than in Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver, WA vs. Worcester, MA

Compared to Vancouver, Worcester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

44.2% higher

Commute

23.6% lower

Health

5.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Vancouver, Washington vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Vancouver, WA vs. Worcester, MA

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