Bloomington, Indiana vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 18.9% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $67,768 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Worcester
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Bloomington, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% higher
      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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  36.5% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher