What is a pro or con of living in Worcester, Massachusettscompared to Arlington, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 59% cheaper in Worcester.

What salary do I need to live in Worcester, Massachusetts copmared to Arlington, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Arlington, Massachusetts could decrease to $30,695 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.

ARLINGTON vs. WORCESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 38.6% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,695 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Worcester
than in Arlington, Massachusetts

Arlington, MA vs. Worcester, MA

Compared to Arlington, Worcester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

66.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.7% lower

Commute

9.0% lower

Health

7.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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