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
$1,964
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,603
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$73,466
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.8
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,418
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$149
👥 People living there
191,767
207,055
Commute to work
25 min
24.1 min
College degree
34.6%
35.2%
Own their home
41.4%
42.8%
Below poverty line
20.7%
19.6%
Unemployment
8.2%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Providence for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Worcester for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Providence | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Cook | $37,460 | $44,250 | +18% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $61,910 | $73,010 | +18% in Worcester |
| Dental Hygienist | $89,310 | $100,460 | +12% in Worcester |
| Software Developer | $130,690 | $146,950 | +12% in Worcester |
| HVAC Technician | $67,380 | $73,800 | +10% in Worcester |
| Physician Assistant | $139,930 | $152,860 | +9% in Worcester |
| Warehouse Worker | $40,370 | $44,080 | +9% in Worcester |
| Market Research Analyst | $83,960 | $90,300 | +8% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Providence or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Providence 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 Providence?
About $60,442 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Providence or Worcester?
The typical household earns $73,466 in Providence and $75,605 in Worcester, 3% more in Worcester.