Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 41.7% cheaper than Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,695 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Worcester
than in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Manchester By The Sea, MA vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Manchester By The Sea, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% lower
      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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower