What is a pro or con of living in Worcester, Massachusettscompared to Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 98% more expensive in Worcester.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi should increase to $100,670 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.

HATTIESBURG vs. WORCESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 34.2% more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $100,670 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Worcester
than in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS vs. Worcester, MA

Compared to Hattiesburg, Worcester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.1% higher

Commute

24.1% higher

Health

7.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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