Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Smithfield, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smithfield, North Carolina is 18.6% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,676 in Smithfield, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smithfield, North Carolina is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Smithfield
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Smithfield, NC
Compared to Worcester, Smithfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower