Fitchburg, Massachusetts vs. Gloucester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gloucester, Massachusetts is 28.7% more expensive than Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $64,363 in Gloucester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gloucester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fitchburg, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Gloucester
than in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Fitchburg, MA vs. Gloucester, MA
Compared to Fitchburg, Gloucester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher