salaryWorcester is 7% 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
$3,027
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,662
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$132,722
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$784,700
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,890
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$149
👥 People living there
230,221
207,055
Commute to work
34.1 min
24.1 min
College degree
39.8%
35.2%
Own their home
71.8%
42.8%
Below poverty line
7.4%
19.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Santa Clarita 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Clarita or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Worcester is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,952 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Santa Clarita?
About $55,558 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Santa Clarita or Worcester?
The typical household earns $132,722 in Santa Clarita and $75,605 in Worcester, 76% more in Santa Clarita.
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