$100k a year, no longer in Manchester
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 Manchester
Worcester costs meaningfully more. Whether it earns that back in the day-to-day is the actual question.
a quick ledger.
$2,140/mo
2% more expensive than Manchester(vs $2,092/mo)
5%
$417/mo more in state tax than Manchester
vs 0% in Manchester
$5,777/mo
$464 less than Manchester
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$486k
11% cheaper than Manchester
vs $548k in Manchester
867k
vs 427k in Manchester
field notes, weather & such.
148
pleasant days a year, in worcester.
Manchester actually gets more: 154 pleasant days a year.
A real upgrade on things to do: 2.0× Manchester's pace.
59/100
5% lower than Manchester
vs 62/100 in Manchester
Closest outdoor draw: Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 14.9 mi.
90/100
8% lower than Manchester
vs 98/100 in Manchester
2
85% fewer than Manchester
vs 13 nonstops in Manchester
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