Tampa, Florida vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 1.4% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $81,080 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% more expensive in Worcester
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Tampa, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher