What is a pro or con of living in Worcester, Massachusettscompared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

Childcare is 31% more expensive in Worcester.

What salary do I need to live in Worcester, Massachusetts copmared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

A salary of $60,000 in Wilmington, North Carolina should increase to $65,347 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.

WILMINGTON vs. WORCESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 8.9% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,347 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
31% more expensive in Worcester
than in Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington, NC vs. Worcester, MA

Compared to Wilmington, Worcester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.5% higher

Commute

22.5% higher

Health

19.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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