What is a pro or con of living in Merrimack, New Hampshirecompared to Worcester, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 19% more expensive in Merrimack.

What salary do I need to live in Merrimack, New Hampshire copmared to Worcester, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in Worcester, Massachusetts should increase to $81,637 in Merrimack, New Hampshire (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WORCESTER vs. MERRIMACK
Cost of Living Comparison

Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Merrimack, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrimack, New Hampshire is 8.8% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $81,637 in Merrimack, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Merrimack, New Hampshire is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Merrimack
than in Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester, MA vs. Merrimack, NH

Compared to Worcester, Merrimack is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

26.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.0% higher

Commute

1.5% lower

Health

13.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Merrimack, New Hampshire

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