Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 46.0% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $145,956 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Boston
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Worcester, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  38.2% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher