What is a pro or con of living in Worcester, Massachusettscompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 78% more expensive in Worcester.

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

A salary of $160,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania should increase to $182,982 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.

PITTSBURGH vs. WORCESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 14.4% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $182,982 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Worcester
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. Worcester, MA

Compared to Pittsburgh, Worcester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

71.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% higher

Commute

9.6% lower

Health

8.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pittsburgh, PA vs. Worcester, MA

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