Merrimac, Massachusetts vs. Sturbridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sturbridge, Massachusetts is 12.2% cheaper than Merrimac, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,892 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrimac, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sturbridge, Massachusetts is cheaper than Merrimac, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Sturbridge
than in Merrimac, Massachusetts
Merrimac, MA vs. Sturbridge, MA
Compared to Merrimac, Sturbridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower