San Francisco, California vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 56.9% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $64,611 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Worcester
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to San Francisco, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower