Cities Similar to Worcester, MA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Worcester, MA
1. Providence, RI
190,792 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$430K
Rent estimate
$1,900/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. New Haven, CT
135,319 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$353K
Rent estimate
$1,650/mo
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Compare →3. Newark, NJ
311,549 people · Northeast
COL Index
108.0
Home value
$484K
Rent estimate
$1,600/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Manchester, NH
115,474 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$436K
Rent estimate
$1,540/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Elizabeth, NJ
135,829 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$501K
Rent estimate
$1,665/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Lowell, MA
114,296 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$461K
Rent estimate
$1,680/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Paterson, NJ
156,452 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$532K
Rent estimate
$1,720/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Bridgeport, CT
148,028 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$307K
Rent estimate
$1,875/mo
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Compare →9. Springfield, MA
153,672 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$294K
Rent estimate
$1,465/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Nashua, NH
91,003 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$452K
Rent estimate
$1,760/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Worcester
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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