salaryColumbus is 7% 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
$1,611
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$149
👥 People living there
914,802
207,055
Commute to work
21.5 min
24.1 min
College degree
38.2%
35.2%
Own their home
44.1%
42.8%
Below poverty line
18.1%
19.6%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Worcester for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,260 | $82,260 | +30% in Worcester |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,910 | $79,060 | +28% in Worcester |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,590 | $44,250 | +21% in Worcester |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $80,210 | -20% in Worcester |
| Software Developer | $122,340 | $146,950 | +20% in Worcester |
| Registered Nurse | $83,900 | $100,240 | +19% in Worcester |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $90,300 | +17% in Worcester |
| Electrician | $64,700 | $75,510 | +17% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $64,433 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Worcester?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $75,605 in Worcester, 6% more in Worcester.