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

Median Home Cost is 5% cheaper in Worcester.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Leicester, Massachusetts could decrease to $48,748 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.

LEICESTER vs. WORCESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Leicester, Massachusetts vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 2.5% cheaper than Leicester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,748 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Leicester, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Worcester
than in Leicester, Massachusetts

Leicester, MA vs. Worcester, MA

Compared to Leicester, Worcester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.7% lower

Commute

4.0% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Leicester, Massachusetts vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Leicester, MA vs. Worcester, MA

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