salaryWorcester is 8% 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
$2,273
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,549
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$133,583
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$938,600
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.1
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,337
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$109
$149
👥 People living there
754,195
207,055
Commute to work
26 min
24.1 min
College degree
68.4%
35.2%
Own their home
43.7%
42.8%
Below poverty line
9.9%
19.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Seattle 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.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Seattle | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $57,280 | $36,840 | -36% in Worcester |
| Firefighter | $101,090 | $66,310 | -34% in Worcester |
| Police Officer | $115,120 | $80,210 | -30% in Worcester |
| Electrician | $101,780 | $75,510 | -26% in Worcester |
| Dental Hygienist | $133,740 | $100,460 | -25% in Worcester |
| Operations Manager | $146,030 | $111,900 | -23% in Worcester |
| Medical Assistant | $61,500 | $47,240 | -23% in Worcester |
| Registered Nurse | $128,260 | $100,240 | -22% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Seattle or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Worcester is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,952 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Seattle?
About $55,352 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Seattle or Worcester?
The typical household earns $133,583 in Seattle and $75,605 in Worcester, 77% more in Seattle.