2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Worcester, MA vs Spring Grove, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Spring Grove or is it cheaper to live in Worcester?
- Spring Grove is 8.6% less expensive than Worcester.

Which city has more affordable housing, Spring Grove or Worcester?
- Spring Grove housing costs are 2.4% less expensive than Worcester housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Worcester or is Health Care more affordable in Spring Grove.
- Health related expenses are 0.8% more in Spring Grove.
 Worcester, MASpring Grove, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock101.9100
 Food & Groceries105.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock96.9100
 Housing113.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$312,100$338,100
 Utilities107  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock135.4100
 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 Spring Grove    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

We have lived here for 26 years, love the peace and quiet the area offers along with the wildlife. Not too far from good shopping. Raised my kids here the schools were  More

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