Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Marion, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marion, Illinois is 24.6% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,678 in Marion, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marion, Illinois is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Marion
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Marion, IL
Compared to Worcester, Marion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  34.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower