What is a pro or con of living in Worcester, Massachusettscompared to Holden, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 22% cheaper in Worcester.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Holden, Massachusetts could decrease to $45,656 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.

HOLDEN vs. WORCESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Holden, Massachusetts vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 8.7% cheaper than Holden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,656 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Holden, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Holden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Worcester
than in Holden, Massachusetts

Holden, MA vs. Worcester, MA

Compared to Holden, Worcester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

23.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.1% lower

Commute

1.5% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Holden, Massachusetts vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Holden, MA vs. Worcester, MA

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