Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 59.7% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $295,366 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Seattle
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Worcester, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.7% higher
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.9% lower
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher