salaryHouston is 4% 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
$1,533
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$149
👥 People living there
2,328,253
207,055
Commute to work
27.2 min
24.1 min
College degree
36.6%
35.2%
Own their home
42.1%
42.8%
Below poverty line
19.9%
19.6%
Unemployment
6.9%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Worcester for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $36,840 | +67% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $73,010 | +47% in Worcester |
| Plumber | $61,300 | $82,260 | +34% in Worcester |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,370 | $90,300 | +34% in Worcester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | $82,810 | +28% in Worcester |
| Electrician | $59,180 | $75,510 | +28% in Worcester |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,050 | $44,250 | +26% in Worcester |
| HVAC Technician | $58,940 | $73,800 | +25% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $62,369 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Worcester?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $75,605 in Worcester, 8% more in Worcester.