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
$2,152
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,950
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$94,176
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$506,300
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.7
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,842
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$149
👥 People living there
528,706
207,055
Commute to work
25.3 min
24.1 min
College degree
37.1%
35.2%
Own their home
51.7%
42.8%
Below poverty line
13.9%
19.6%
Unemployment
6.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Worcester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Sacramento | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $171,460 | $100,240 | -42% in Worcester |
| Firefighter | $94,080 | $66,310 | -30% in Worcester |
| Police Officer | $111,460 | $80,210 | -28% in Worcester |
| Lawyer | $178,540 | $129,400 | -28% in Worcester |
| Plumber | $65,210 | $82,260 | +26% in Worcester |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 | $47,240 | -24% in Worcester |
| Pharmacist | $172,680 | $132,930 | -23% in Worcester |
| Civil Engineer | $130,150 | $101,770 | -22% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Sacramento or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Worcester is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,952 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Sacramento?
About $57,667 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Sacramento or Worcester?
The typical household earns $94,176 in Sacramento and $75,605 in Worcester, 25% more in Sacramento.