Cost of Living Calculator - Worcester, Massachusetts vs Independence, Kansas


The cost of living in Independence, Kansas is 36.3% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,815 in Independence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Kansas is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Independence
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs Independence, KS
Compared to Worcester, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% lower
      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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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