What is a pro or con of living in Worcester, Massachusettscompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 79% more expensive in Worcester.

What salary do I need to live in Worcester, Massachusetts copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $115,001 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $143,037 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.

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COLUMBIA vs. WORCESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 24.4% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $143,037 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Worcester
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Worcester, MA

Compared to Columbia, Worcester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

80.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

24.9% higher

Health

16.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.0% higher

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