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Worcester, MA vs Crawfordsville, IN

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Is it cheaper to live in Crawfordsville or is it cheaper to live in Worcester?
- Crawfordsville is 32.4% less expensive than Worcester.

Which city has more affordable housing, Crawfordsville or Worcester?
- Crawfordsville housing costs are 55.7% less expensive than Worcester housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Worcester or is Health Care more affordable in Crawfordsville.
- Health related expenses are 4.5% less in Crawfordsville.
 Worcester, MACrawfordsville, INUnited States
 Overall  Unlock75.4100
 Food & Groceries105.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock91.8100
 Housing113.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$181,300$338,100
 Utilities107  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock63.3100
 Miscellaneous135.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Worcester    11 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all  More

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Over 13 years ago

Great healthcare statewide, not just in  More

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Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city,  More

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Reviews for Crawfordsville    3 Reviews

If you like chain stores and chain smoking, you will love it here. Almost everyone smokes, and most people reek of nicotine. They also love going to church and talking  More

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Over 11 years ago

If you love the idea of a small town then Crawfordsville Indiana is the place to be. Don't accept any malls or fancy restaurants, it is just a small town with the small  More

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Having been born and raised in Crawfordsville, I was constantly immersed in many social circles within the community. The school system is wonderful, led by a competent  More

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