salaryWorcester is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,952
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,720
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$75,605
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$374,400
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.5
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,733
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$149
$157
👥 People living there
207,055
209,978
Commute to work
24.1 min
35.6 min
College degree
35.2%
35.7%
Own their home
42.8%
46.2%
Below poverty line
19.6%
13.8%
Unemployment
6.5%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Worcester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Yonkers for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Worcester or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Worcester is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,952 a month there versus $2,436 in Yonkers.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Worcester?
About $63,159 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Worcester or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $75,605 in Worcester and $90,108 in Yonkers, 16% more in Yonkers.