salaryWorcester 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
$2,987
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$149
👥 People living there
195,240
207,055
Commute to work
28.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
49%
35.2%
Own their home
55.4%
42.8%
Below poverty line
7.8%
19.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Worcester is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,952 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $55,558 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Worcester?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $75,605 in Worcester, 72% more in Huntington Beach.
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