$100k a year, no longer in Reno
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 Reno
You'd pay for Worcester. The question is whether the days are worth the difference.
a quick ledger.
$2,140/mo
12% more expensive than Reno(vs $1,908/mo)
5%
$417/mo more in state tax than Reno
vs 0% in Reno
$5,777/mo
$648 less than Reno
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$486k
15% cheaper than Reno
vs $574k in Reno
867k
vs 565k in Reno
field notes, weather & such.
148
pleasant days a year, in worcester.
Reno actually gets more: 201 pleasant days a year. Winter shows up, though: 55 days below 20° vs Reno's 28.
Lighter on events: Reno packs 3.4× more into a month.
59/100
17% lower than Reno
vs 71/100 in Reno
Closest outdoor draw: Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 14.9 mi.
90/100
5% lower than Reno
vs 95/100 in Reno
2
85% fewer than Reno
vs 13 nonstops in Reno
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