$100k a year, no longer in Boston
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
less monthly outlay than Boston
Worcester runs on a fraction of Boston's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$2,140/mo
32% cheaper than Boston(vs $3,145/mo)
5%
vs 5% in Boston
$5,777/mo
$1,005 more than Boston
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$486k
37% cheaper than Boston
vs $771k in Boston
867k
vs 4.9M in Boston
field notes, weather & such.
148
pleasant days a year, in worcester.
Boston gets 160 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine. Winter has bite, though: 55 days drop below 20° vs Boston's 33.
Noticeably quieter than Boston. About 82% fewer events on a typical month.
59/100
17% lower than Boston
vs 71/100 in Boston
Closest outdoor draw: Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 14.9 mi.
90/100
8% lower than Boston
vs 98/100 in Boston
2
98% fewer than Boston
vs 103 nonstops in Boston
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