with $100k coming in, swapping out of Madison
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
pricier each month than Madison
Worcester costs more than Madison, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$2,140/mo
28% more expensive than Madison(vs $1,673/mo)
5%
$106/mo less in state tax than Madison
vs 6.27% in Madison
$5,777/mo
$361 less than Madison
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$486k
5% more expensive than Madison
vs $465k in Madison
867k
vs 694k in Madison
field notes, weather & such.
148
pleasant days a year, in worcester.
Madison only logs 147 pleasant days.
On par with Madison for events and shows.
59/100
12% lower than Madison
vs 67/100 in Madison
Closest outdoor draw: Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 14.9 mi.
90/100
2% higher than Madison
vs 88/100 in Madison
2
82% fewer than Madison
vs 11 nonstops in Madison
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