Watertown, New York vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 37.6% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $68,783 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Watertown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Worcester
than in Watertown, New York
Watertown, NY vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Watertown, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher