San Marcos, Texas vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 5.0% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,498 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Worcester
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to San Marcos, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% higher
      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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher