What is a pro or con of living in Northborough, Massachusettscompared to Worcester, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 55% more expensive in Northborough.

What salary do I need to live in Northborough, Massachusetts copmared to Worcester, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in Worcester, Massachusetts should increase to $90,128 in Northborough, Massachusetts (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. NORTHBOROUGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Northborough, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northborough, Massachusetts is 20.2% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $90,128 in Northborough, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Northborough
than in Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester, MA vs. Northborough, MA

Compared to Worcester, Northborough is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

81.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% lower

Commute

0.7% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Northborough, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Worcester, MA vs. Northborough, MA

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