Cost of Living in Worcester County, MA

Modeled annual cost: $57,659.

Median family income: $116,982.

Affordability Snapshot

MA County Median

$64,576

State Rank

9thMost expensive counties in MA out of 14See Massachusetts county rankings

Median Income

$116,982

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Worcester County, MA.

$16,350 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$57,659

Per year

  • Housing:$16,350
  • Transport:$13,014
  • Taxes:$12,121
  • Other Costs:$6,513
  • Healthcare:$5,035
  • Food:$4,627
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Massachusetts

1Hampden County, MA
$48,361
2Franklin County, MA
$52,147
3Berkshire County, MA
$52,415
4Bristol County, MA
$52,823
5Hampshire County, MA
$55,758

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Cost of Living in Worcester County, MA (2026)