on $100k a year, leaving Portland
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 Portland
Worcester gives you room Portland doesn't. Same gross salary, lower monthly cost of living.
a quick ledger.
$2,140/mo
6% cheaper than Portland(vs $2,285/mo)
5%
$208/mo less in state tax than Portland
vs 7.5% in Portland
$5,777/mo
$354 more than Portland
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$486k
10% cheaper than Portland
vs $543k in Portland
867k
vs 566k in Portland
field notes, weather & such.
148
pleasant days a year, in worcester.
Portland keeps to 145 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 55 days below 20° vs Portland's 19.
Comparable to Portland for events and concerts.
59/100
17% lower than Portland
vs 71/100 in Portland
Closest outdoor draw: Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 14.9 mi.
90/100
8% lower than Portland
vs 98/100 in Portland
2
0% fewer than Portland
vs 2 nonstops in Portland
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