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
$2,065
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$149
👥 People living there
718,877
207,055
Commute to work
24.9 min
24.1 min
College degree
56.5%
35.2%
Own their home
48.8%
42.8%
Below poverty line
11.2%
19.6%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Worcester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Denver | 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 Denver or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Worcester is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,952 a month there versus $2,065 in Denver.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $58,151 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Denver or Worcester?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $75,605 in Worcester, 35% more in Denver.