salaryWorcester is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,087
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$149
👥 People living there
394,432
207,055
Commute to work
28.6 min
24.1 min
College degree
33.6%
35.2%
Own their home
62.4%
42.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
19.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Worcester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,900 | $82,260 | +29% in Worcester |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $129,400 | -27% in Worcester |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $66,310 | -25% in Worcester |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $111,900 | -21% in Worcester |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $80,210 | -21% in Worcester |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $75,510 | +20% in Worcester |
| Pharmacist | $157,890 | $132,930 | -16% in Worcester |
| Physician Assistant | $134,540 | $152,860 | +14% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Worcester is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,952 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $58,151 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Worcester?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $75,605 in Worcester, 26% more in Aurora.