$100k salary, packing up from Akron
changea dispatch from
worcester
MA
42.26°N
71.80°W
Worcester (pronounced 'WOO-stuh', please) is triple-deckers, classic American diners (the city helped invent the diner), and a college-heavy student population (Clark, Holy Cross, WPI, and a dozen more). The smiley face was invented here in 1963. It's central Massachusetts' working-class anchor and quietly gaining a real food scene. Cheaper than Boston, an hour away when you need it.
in our guides
the verdict
the monthly cost of moving past Akron
A real premium for Worcester. Worth it only if the city itself is the whole point.
a quick ledger.
$2,140/mo
70% more expensive than Akron(vs $1,259/mo)
5%
$84/mo more in state tax than Akron
vs 3.99% in Akron
$5,777/mo
$965 less than Akron
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$486k
105% more expensive than Akron
vs $236k in Akron
867k
vs 698k in Akron
field notes, weather & such.
148
pleasant days a year, in worcester.
Akron has the edge here, logging 152 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 55 days below 20° vs Akron's 40.
A similar weekend lineup to Akron.
59/100
9% lower than Akron
vs 65/100 in Akron
Closest outdoor draw: Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 14.9 mi.
90/100
18% higher than Akron
vs 76/100 in Akron
2
82% fewer than Akron
vs 11 nonstops in Akron
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