Dover, Delaware vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 12.6% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $104,762 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Worcester
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Dover, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower