Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 2.9% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $136,004 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Ocean City
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Ocean City, MD
Compared to Worcester, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower