salaryWorcester 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
$2,420
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,020
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$98,192
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$584,800
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,428
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$163
$149
👥 People living there
319,069
207,055
Commute to work
31.3 min
24.1 min
College degree
25.7%
35.2%
Own their home
56.8%
42.8%
Below poverty line
12.2%
19.6%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Worcester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Riverside | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $69,840 | $90,300 | +29% in Worcester |
| Plumber | $63,920 | $82,260 | +29% in Worcester |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $100,240 | -25% in Worcester |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $80,210 | -21% in Worcester |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $135,120 | -20% in Worcester |
| Pharmacist | $161,870 | $132,930 | -18% in Worcester |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $66,310 | -16% in Worcester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $82,810 | -16% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Worcester is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,952 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Riverside?
About $57,791 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Riverside or Worcester?
The typical household earns $98,192 in Riverside and $75,605 in Worcester, 30% more in Riverside.