with $100k coming in, swapping out of Boulder
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
lighter monthly cost than Boulder
A near-tie on cost. What separates Worcester is the life around the numbers.
a quick ledger.
$2,140/mo
3% cheaper than Boulder(vs $2,216/mo)
5%
$50/mo more in state tax than Boulder
vs 4.4% in Boulder
$5,777/mo
$26 more than Boulder
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$486k
38% cheaper than Boulder
vs $783k in Boulder
867k
vs 327k in Boulder
field notes, weather & such.
148
pleasant days a year, in worcester.
Boulder edges ahead with 178 pleasant days.
A real upgrade on things to do: 5.0× Boulder's pace.
59/100
25% lower than Boulder
vs 79/100 in Boulder
Closest outdoor draw: Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 14.9 mi.
90/100
7% higher than Boulder
vs 84/100 in Boulder
2
99% fewer than Boulder
vs 169 nonstops in Boulder
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