$100k a year, no longer in Washington
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
less monthly outlay than Washington
Worcester is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$2,140/mo
9% cheaper than Washington(vs $2,352/mo)
5%
$292/mo less in state tax than Washington
vs 8.5% in Washington
$5,777/mo
$504 more than Washington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$486k
22% cheaper than Washington
vs $626k in Washington
867k
vs 6.3M in Washington
field notes, weather & such.
148
pleasant days a year, in worcester.
Washington gets 177 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine. Winter asks for something in return: 55 days under 20° here, 11 in Washington.
Washington hosts 5.4× more events.
59/100
32% lower than Washington
vs 87/100 in Washington
Closest outdoor draw: Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 14.9 mi.
90/100
8% lower than Washington
vs 98/100 in Washington
2
99% fewer than Washington
vs 160 nonstops in Washington
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