Cost of Living Calculator - Richmond, California vs Worcester, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 33.2% cheaper than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $50,111 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Worcester
than in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA vs Worcester, MA
Compared to Richmond, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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