What is a pro or con of living in Worcester, Massachusettscompared to Spokane, Washington?

Taxes is 41% more expensive in Worcester.

What salary do I need to live in Worcester, Massachusetts copmared to Spokane, Washington?

A salary of $100,000 in Spokane, Washington should increase to $106,592 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.

SPOKANE vs. WORCESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Spokane, Washington vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 6.6% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $106,592 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Taxes
41% more expensive in Worcester
than in Spokane, Washington

Spokane, WA vs. Worcester, MA

Compared to Spokane, Worcester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

37.3% higher

Commute

4.7% higher

Health

13.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.4% higher

Cost of Food

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