City Intelligence
Worcester, MA
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Worcester.
COL Index
116
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,700
Home price
$360,000
Population
185,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Worcester.
Affordability
24/100
Weak
24
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
51/100
Moderate
51
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Worcester
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | 100 | 80 |
| PMO Director | $193,890 | 93 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $193,890 | 93 | 80 |
| Senior Program Manager | $193,890 | 93 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $129,400 | 70 | 60 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $162,810 | 81 | 80 |
| Sales Manager | $162,810 | 81 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $146,950 | 76 | 92 |
| Data Scientist | $123,640 | 68 | 92 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $110,000 | 63 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Worcester has the local purchasing power of approximately $86,200 in a national-average city.