What is a pro or con of living in Worcester, Massachusettscompared to South San Francisco, California?

Median Home Cost is 69% cheaper in Worcester.

What salary do I need to live in Worcester, Massachusetts copmared to South San Francisco, California?

A salary of $80,000 in South San Francisco, California could decrease to $38,693 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.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO vs. WORCESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

South San Francisco, California vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 51.6% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $38,693 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Worcester
than in South San Francisco, California

South San Francisco, CA vs. Worcester, MA

Compared to South San Francisco, Worcester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

51.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

75.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

21.9% higher

Commute

34.2% lower

Health

18.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.4% lower

Cost of Food

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South San Francisco, California vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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South San Francisco, CA vs. Worcester, MA

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