salaryRaleigh 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
$1,822
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,658
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$92,099
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$415,800
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.2
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,048
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$149
👥 People living there
481,031
207,055
Commute to work
23 min
24.1 min
College degree
54%
35.2%
Own their home
50.7%
42.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
19.6%
Unemployment
4.4%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Worcester for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Raleigh | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,640 | $66,310 | +45% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $50,820 | $73,010 | +44% in Worcester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,170 | $82,810 | +38% in Worcester |
| Plumber | $60,540 | $82,260 | +36% in Worcester |
| Electrician | $56,800 | $75,510 | +33% in Worcester |
| HVAC Technician | $58,900 | $73,800 | +25% in Worcester |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,080 | $79,060 | +23% in Worcester |
| Physician Assistant | $124,300 | $152,860 | +23% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Raleigh or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Raleigh is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,822 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Raleigh?
About $62,669 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Raleigh or Worcester?
The typical household earns $92,099 in Raleigh and $75,605 in Worcester, 22% more in Raleigh.