salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,955
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$149
👥 People living there
319,758
207,055
Commute to work
26.2 min
24.1 min
College degree
42.5%
35.2%
Own their home
39.5%
42.8%
Below poverty line
14.7%
19.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando 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 | Orlando | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $50,820 | $75,510 | +49% in Worcester |
| Plumber | $55,380 | $82,260 | +49% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $49,750 | $73,010 | +47% in Worcester |
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $66,310 | +46% in Worcester |
| HVAC Technician | $51,460 | $73,800 | +43% in Worcester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,190 | $82,810 | +38% in Worcester |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,030 | $79,060 | +30% in Worcester |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | $80,210 | +27% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Orlando and Worcester cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $60,654 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or Worcester?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $75,605 in Worcester, 3% more in Orlando.