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 | $277,200 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $208,800 | 98 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $208,800 | 98 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $203,000 | 96 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $191,400 | 92 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $185,600 | 90 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $185,600 | 90 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $168,200 | 83 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $162,400 | 81 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $162,400 | 81 | 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.