Worcester Metro Area, MA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Worcester, Massachusetts?
$6,180 / month
for a family, 14.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $74,160 for the year for a family.
$3,933 / month
for a single person, 17.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $47,200 for the year for a single person.

Worcester cost of living score
108.8
More expensive
8.8% higher
than the US average
14.7% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Worcester Massachuse Metro Area, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 108.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.8% higher than the U.S. average and 14.7% higher than the average for Massachusetts.

Worcester Metro Area, MA

Housing costs in Worcester?
A typical home costs $386,300, which is 14.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.7% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Worcester costs $1,530 per month, which is 7.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 39.9% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Worcester?
To live comfortably in Worcester Massachuse Metro Area, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $74,160 for a family, and $47,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Worcester?
The cost of living in Worcester, MA Metro Area is 8.8% higher than the national average, at a rate of 108.8 compared to 100. This means that while the median home value in the area is slightly above the US average, at $386,300 versus $338,100, overall costs are higher for goods and services. The higher cost of living reflects increased demand in the area due to its rapidly growing population and its many attractions such as museums, parks and historical sites.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesWorcesterMassachusettsUnited States
    Unlock127.5100.0
  105.8  Unlock100.0
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  122.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$557,300$338,100
  113.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock107.9100.0
  131.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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