Worcester County, MA Cost of Living


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Worcester cost of living score
111.5
More expensive
11.5% higher
than the US average
12.5% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Worcester Massachuse County, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 111.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.5% higher than the U.S. average and 12.5% higher than the average for Massachusetts.

Worcester County, MA

Housing costs in Worcester?
A typical home costs $398,500, which is 17.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.5% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Worcester costs $1,550 per month, which is 8.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 38.1% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Worcester?
To live comfortably in Worcester Massachuse County, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $76,320 for a family, and $48,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Worcester?
The cost of living in Worcester, MA County is 11.5% higher than the national average. This is reflected in the median house value, which stands at $398,500 compared to the United States' median house value of $338,100. This difference means that those looking to purchase or rent a home or otherwise establish their lives in Worcester should be prepared for paying more than they would elsewhere. Despite this, however, there are still plenty of housing options available at a variety of price points for those who are willing to look around and be patient.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWorcesterMassachusettsUnited States
  111.5127.5100.0
  106.4108.9100
  95.190.2100.0
  132.4175.0100.0
  $398,500$557,300$338,100
  112.3%112.9%100.0%
  96.8107.9100.0
  135.1147.9100.0

   100=National Average

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