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


The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 27.2% cheaper than Seaside, California.

You would need a salary of $87,401 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Seaside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Seaside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Worcester
than in Seaside, California
Seaside, CA vs Worcester, MA
Compared to Seaside, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  33.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher

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