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New York vs Worcester
New York and Worcester
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Worcester are under the US rate in this release, 1.8 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at New York to Worcester
In 2022-2023, 550 households filed a move from New York to Worcester (about 903 people, average adjusted gross income $70,353). 488 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $3,018 in New York and $1,745 in Worcester. New York has a state tax on wages. Worcester has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Worcester is 107% of the national level for the same work, against 119% in New York.
Worcester averages 186 sunny days, with July highs around 83°F and January nights around 25°F. New York is 224 sunny days, 85°F in July, 27°F in January. Commutes average 30 minutes in Worcester and 38 in New York.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 550 households moved New York → Worcester (about 903 people, average AGI $70,353). 488 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between New York and Worcester changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 175 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,900–$3,550
- Container or pod
- $1,300–$2,400
- Rent a truck
- $500–$900
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Questions
Is Worcester cheaper than New York after tax and rent?
Yes. Worcester leaves about $1,717 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $3,018 in New York and $1,745 in Worcester.
Does Worcester have state income tax?
Worcester is in Massachusetts, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from New York to Worcester?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.