Waco, Texas vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 33.2% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $119,886 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Worcester
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Waco, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  32.0% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher