Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Troy, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, New York is 12.1% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $87,916 in Troy, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, New York is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Troy
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Troy, NY
Compared to Worcester, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% lower
      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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower